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Pitcher

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1840-1860

GUSN

GUSN-27511

Description

Small earthenware pitcher with black transfer-print "Cottage" pattern. Border of flowers and scrolls on a diaper background encircles the rim. Landscape scene on body of Alpine-style buildings and landscape. Scalloped rim and molded scroll handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pitchers (vessels)
earthenware
transfer printing
molding (forming)
ceramic glaze
Vessel, Drink Serving
Pitcher
Pitcher

Inscription

"Collage [inside scroll cartouche / 333 [or JJJ?]" (printed)

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

6 1/2 x 7 1/4 x 5 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Emeline B. Simonds

Accession Number

1917.511

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