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Cream Pitcher

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1770-1790

GUSN

GUSN-28287

Description

Earthenware handled cream pitcher. Hand painted accents around the rim and on the handle. Landscape scene featuring a cottage adorns the body.

Details

Descriptive Terms

creamers
earthenware
enameling
glazing (coating)
hand-painted
Vessel, Drink Serving
Pitcher
Pitcher, Cream
Earthenware
Pearlware
Tin Glazed
Enameled
Painted
Landscape
Unidentified Building
Fence
Tree
Pitcher, Cream

Inscription

Painted on bottom: [arch-like symbol in black] Also paper label: ""Leeds""

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

4 1/4 x 4 1/2 x 2 3/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Margaret R. Kimberly

Accession Number

1918.923

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