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Cream Pitcher

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1835-1850

GUSN

GUSN-304444

Description

Hand-painted porcelain cream pitcher with border of gold leaves and scrolls accented by burgundy flowers, gold and deep blue bands. Anthemion motif on handle. Part of eighty-three piece dinner set.

Details

Descriptive Terms

creamers
porcelain
glazing (coating)
hand-painted
Vessel, Drink Serving
Pitcher
Pitcher, Cream
Porcelain
Pitcher, Cream

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

4 3/4 (H), 3 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Dorothy H. McGee

Accession Number

1989.16.26

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