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Pitcher

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1875-1900

GUSN

GUSN-4335

Description

Wide cylindrical neck on bulbous body terminating in round foot; copper lustre glaze with bands of yellow and blue on broad neck; wide band of yellow on body, highlighted with brush strokes of copper lustre; deep curvilinear mouth, lobed on outside lower edge, forming spout; C-scroll handle with molded beaded edge.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pitchers (vessels)
earthenware
lusterware
Vessel, Drink Serving
Pitcher
Pitcher

Associated Building

Original to Sayward-Wheeler House (York Harbor, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England

Dimensions

6 9/16 (H), 3 5/16 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the heirs of Elizabeth Cheever Wheeler

Accession Number

1977.633

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