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Pitcher

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

ca. 1870

GUSN

GUSN-25891

Description

Blue pitcher in transfer printed design of floral and foliate motifs on interior and exterior. Bulbous whiteware body w/ applied C-shaped strap handles and wide, gently flaring mouth.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pitchers (vessels)
earthenware
transfer printing
floral patterns
foliation (pattern)
scrolling foliage
Earthenware
Transfer Printed
Floral
Foliate
PITCHER

Associated Building

Original to Casey Farm (Saunderstown, R.I.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

5.75 x 8.25 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Edward P. Casey

Accession Number

1955.341B

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