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Commemorative Cream Pitcher

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1890-1900

GUSN

GUSN-37531

Description

Squat, lobed body with rectangular base, scalloped rim and scrolled handle; black transfer printed scenes of General Putnam House, Danvers and Old First Church, Danvers.

Details

Descriptive Terms

creamers
souvenirs
commemoratives
earthenware
transfer printing
glazing (coating)
floral patterns
landscapes (representations)
historic landscapes
Vessel, Drink Serving
Pitcher
Pitcher, Cream
Pitcher, Cream

Inscription

"F.M. SPOFFORD / DANVERS" and "SCHONBRUNN / WATERLOO POTTERIES / TRADEMARK / ROYAL PORCELAIN / T. & R. BOOTE / ENGLAND" (printed)
"Rd 127913 / TUSCAN" (registry mark)

Associated Person

Putnam, Israel, 1718-1790

Additional Identification Number

1934.3018.2

People and Organizations

F.M. Spofford
General Putnam House
Old First Church

Putnam, Israel, 1718-1790

Maker

Boote, Thomas & Richard, 1842-1906 (Maker)

Location of Origin

Burslem, England, Staffordshire

Dimensions

3 3/4 x 6 x 3 1/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Fowler House Estate

Accession Number

1934.3018.3

Places

Danvers (Essex county, Massachusetts)
Burslem (Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom)

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