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Creamer

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1890-1920

GUSN

GUSN-50930

Description

Rounded squat form w/ unglazed tan exterior and clear glazed interior; decorated w/ painted and enameled flying cranes, daisy-like flowers in white, blue, and yellow, and green and red carnations; the cranes and daisies in relief. Each piece w/ "ruffled" rim edged in gold and the necks banded in brown and tan striped "roping" tied in bow at handle. Creamer w/ "C" shaped applied handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

creamers
earthenware
enameling
Earthenware
Enameled
PITCHER, CREAM

Associated Building

Original to Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm (Newbury, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 x 3.125 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Amelia W. Little

Accession Number

1986.537.1

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