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Cream Pitcher

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1943

GUSN

GUSN-48790

Description

Stoneware cream pitcher with squat white body. Blue painted band around rim and down spine of strap handle. Blueberry motif on body.

Details

Descriptive Terms

creamers
glazing (coating)
stoneware (pottery)
art pottery
Vessel, Drink Serving
Pitcher
Pitcher, Cream
Pitcher, Cream

Inscription

"DORCHESTER POTTERY / C.A.H." (Painted)

Maker

Dorchester Pottery Works (Maker)
Henderson, Charles A. (Maker)

Location of Origin

Dorchester, MA, USA; MA, USA

Dimensions

3 (H), 3 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Purchase

Accession Number

1973.7

Date

1943 (After)

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