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Pitcher

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1790-1810

GUSN

GUSN-42810

Description

Creamware pitcher. Polychrome transfer-printed design. Nautical scene on one side and a portrait of John Adams on the other side. A quote and the Great Seal of the United States under the spout.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pitchers (vessels)
creamware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
Vessel, Drink Serving
Pitcher
Pitcher

Associated Person

Adams, John, 1735-1826

Additional Identification Number

5.1923

People and Organizations

U.S.S. Constitution

Adams, John, 1735-1826

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

11 (H) (inches)

Credit Line

In memory of Dr. and Mrs. Charles Harrington

Accession Number

1943.224

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