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Pitcher

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1870-1880

GUSN

GUSN-50066

Description

Silver pitcher with straight sides, removable lid, pointed spout with a hinged flap, and a dragon handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pitchers (vessels)
silver (metal)
Vessel, Drink Serving
Pitcher
Pitcher

Inscription

"Mrs. Fletcher Webster/ to Wm. P. Kuhn/ 1885" (Engraved on the bottom of the pitcher)

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

12 1/2 x 11 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Eleanor Clarke Bowser

Accession Number

1982.22AB

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