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Wash Pitcher

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1914-1915

GUSN

GUSN-51333

Description

Earthenware wash pitcher with brown transfer-printed "Swallow" pattern of naturalistic flowers and birds above screen with numerous geometric and floral patterns. Diamond pattern around rim and down handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pitchers (vessels)
earthenware
transfer printing
Anglo-Japanese
Pitcher, Wash
Pitcher, Wash

Inscription

"H&P" [in square shield with crown / "B / S / E" [left, right and below sheild] / "SWALLOW" [in banner] (H&P - possibly Harrison & Phillips, Burslem.)
[X] (scratched)

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

10 3/4 (H), 8 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Accession Number

1987.43.1

Date

1914-1915 (Circa)

Related Items

Title Wash Basin Accession Number 1987.41

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