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Pitcher

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1800-1899

GUSN

GUSN-36762

Description

Delftware pitcher. Squat, rounded base with long, straight neck. Thick scroll-shaped handle with blue-black hash marks. Three violet bands around body and rim with blue-black cabbage rose spray beneath mouth.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pitchers (vessels)
earthenware
painting (coating)
glazing (coating)
tin glaze
Delft
Vessel, Drink Serving
Pitcher
Pitcher

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

6 1/4 (H), 4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of William Sumner Appleton

Accession Number

1934.909

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