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Pitcher

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1790-1810

GUSN

GUSN-47614

Description

Creamware pitcher. Polychrome transfer-printed design. Oval medallions depicting patriotic scenes featuring George Washington and Benjamin Franklin.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pitchers (vessels)
creamware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
Vessel, Drink Serving
Pitcher
Earthenware
Creamware
Tin Glazed
Transfer Printed
Gilded
Map
Allegory
United States of America
Independence
Pitcher

Associated Person

Washington, George, 1732-1799
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

8 (H) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Florence J. Fall

Accession Number

1969.106

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