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Pitcher

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1848

GUSN

GUSN-38037

Description

Parian ware pitcher with white bulbous body. Cattails (blooms and leaves) in low relief around body and on handle. Scalloped rim. Unglazed exterior with clear glazed interior.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pitchers (vessels)
parian (porcelain)
molding (forming)
relief (sculpture techniques)
Pitcher

Inscription

Impressed: Registry mark for March 7, 1848 and ""W 9""

Maker

Ridgway & Abington (Maker)

Location of Origin

Hanley, England, Staffordshire

Dimensions

9 (H) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Ethelind R. Merritt

Accession Number

1935.947

Date

1848 (After)

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