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Cream Pitcher

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1830-1850

GUSN

GUSN-40358

Description

A white earthenware cream pitcher with a wide mouth and acanthus molded handle. Hand painted floral design on the handle, mouth, and exterior body.

Details

Descriptive Terms

creamers
glazing (coating)
hand-painted
earthenware
Vessel, Drink Serving
Pitcher
Pitcher, Cream
Pitcher, Cream

Inscription

Painted in red: ""112/818"" Paper label: ""616/ JBM.JR.""

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

4 1/2 x 3 7/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of John B. Morris Jr.

Accession Number

1939.599

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