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Wash pitcher

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1800-1830

GUSN

GUSN-47816

Description

Earthenware pitcher with blue transfer-print pattern "Upper Ferry Bridge Over the River Schuylkill" and spread eagle and flower border.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pitchers (vessels)
earthenware
transfer printing
glazing (coating)
Pitcher, Wash
Pitcher, Wash

Inscription

"Upper Ferry Bridge / over the / River Schuylkill" (in oval medallion) (printed)

Additional Identification Number

1969.469B

Maker

Stubbs (Manufacturer)

Dimensions

10 x 9 (HxW), 7 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. E. Stuart Pratt

Accession Number

1969.469.2

Places

County of Staffordshire (England, United Kingdom) [county]

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