Blue transfer-printed pearlware pitcher. Floral motif surrounds the inside and outside of the mouth and spout. The body is adorned by a vine pattern and two medallions illustrating the landing at Plymouth.
pitchers (vessels)
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
pearlware
Vessel, Drink Serving
Pitcher
Pitcher
One of many views related to the early United States and its history that appear in the online exhibit "Patriotic America."Several scenes quite similar to this one appear throughout New England, most produced on or near 1820, the 200th anniversary of the landing.
"Pilgrim Pitcher./ maker Wood/ 7 inches high/ Price $25.00" (handwritten)
"Carver./ Bradford. Winslow./ Standish & Brewster/ Plymouth Dec. 22/ 1620" (Applied)
Standish, Miles
Bradford, William, 1590-1657
Carver, John, 1575 ?-1621
Brewster, William
Enoch Wood & Sons (Maker)
Burslem, England, Staffordshire
6 3/4 x 4 1/8 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Mrs. Margaret R. Kimberley
1927.117
Title Pitcher Accession Number 1943.250
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