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Cream Pitcher

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1886-1888

GUSN

GUSN-31229

Description

Earthenware cream pitcher with mottled blue glaze and gilt highlights, square handle with beaded sides.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pitchers (vessels)
earthenware
glazing (coating)
art pottery
Vessel, Drink Serving
Pitcher
Pitcher, Cream
Pitcher, Cream

Inscription

(partially legible) RIETI (Printed in black)
"New England Pottery / made about / 1887 / Thms. Gray / Jan 1927 / Queen Jug #5" (Written on paper tag)

Maker

New England Pottery Company (Maker)

Location of Origin

Boston, MA, USA; East Boston, MA, USA

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. Thomas Gray

Accession Number

1927.74

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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