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Earthenware pitcher with brown transfer-printed polychrome scene of Roger Williams landing and Betsy Williams Cottage. Printed and polychrome feather border around rim. Motif under spout contains an anchor, teepees, brooms and "Wha-cheer, Ne-top." Printed inside mouth "Landing of Roger Williams" and interior of rim is a border of intertwined rope and chain. Ear-shaped handle with brown bands on sides and down spine.
pitchers (vessels)
earthenware
transfer printing
underglazing
Vessel, Drink Serving
Pitcher
Exploration
Pilgrims
First Settlers
Pitcher
""BUFFALO/ POTTERY/ 1907/ UNDERGLAZE WARRANTED"" [on seal w/ buffalo surmounted by eagle] /"3" (Printed in dark brown)
"1418 / 7" (Painted in brown)
Betsy Williams
Roger Williams
Buffalo Pottery (Maker)
Buffalo, NY, USA
6 3/8 (H) (inches)
Gift of Mrs. Lue Stuart Wadsworth
1943.46
Buffalo (Erie county, New York state)
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