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Pitcher

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1790-1850

GUSN

GUSN-305727

Description

Whiteware pitcher with blue transfer-printed decoration of a manor house behind a lake with mountains and classical ruins in background. Boat with figures in foreground. Border with plumes, harebells. Part of a set with a basin.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pitchers (vessels)
earthenware
transfer printing
Pitcher, Wash
Pitcher, Wash

Inscription

27 (stamped)
S (printed)

Associated Building

Original To Nickels-Sortwell House (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England

Dimensions

11 1/2 x 9 1/4 x 5 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Frances Sortwell

Accession Number

1958.379.1

Related Items

Title Wash basin Accession Number 1958.379.2

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