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Pitcher

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1845-1862

GUSN

GUSN-49559

Description

Molded earthenware pitcher with blue transfer-print pattern "Priory." Flower and scroll border encircles rim and frames landscape scene on body. Scene is of a Gothic castle or priory with two figures in the foreground, one fishing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pitchers (vessels)
earthenware
transfer printing
molding (forming)
ceramic glaze
Vessel, Drink Serving
Pitcher
Pitcher

Inscription

"PRIORY. / D" (Text in scrolling cartouche with flowers. Several potteries made "Priory" patterend transferware.)
"Lyman" (Written on white sticker)

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

9 x 9 1/2 x 9 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Aimee and Rosamund Lamb

Accession Number

1978.27.1

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