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Pitcher

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1840-1850

GUSN

GUSN-31262

Description

An earthenware handled pitcher. Pinched oval mouth with an upturned spout.. Decorated with two molded blue heart-shaped medallions illustrating children playing. A molded green palmette border around base and a floret chain around the rim.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pitchers (vessels)
earthenware
glazing (coating)
molding (forming)
Vessel, Drink Serving
Pitcher
Pitcher

Inscription

Paper label on bottom: ""8 inches high/ 'Sportive Innocence'/ Pitcher. cracked/ & discolored/ $5.00""

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

8 1/8 x 4 1/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Margaret R. Kimberley

Accession Number

1927.139

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