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1838-1848
GUSN-6622
Large pitcher has scalloped lip with rounded curvilinear spout; slightly scalloped neck with bulbous body which tapers to circular foot; elaborately scrolled C-shaped handle; below spout, at waist, is a lions mark grip; light blue underglaze, overall transfer printed "Apple Blossom" pattern; scrolled diaper inside lip at shoulder handle and foot.
pitchers (vessels)
diaper patterns
diaper (textile material)
earthenware
vitrification
transfer printing
underglazing
apple (fruit)
floral patterns
flowers (plants)
diaper patterns
diaper (textile material)
Earthenware
Semi-Vitrified
Apple Blossom
Transfer Printed
Underglazed
Diaper
Apple
PITCHER
Bottom marked ""WRS & Co Apple Blossom.""
Apple Blossom
Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),
William Ridgway & Co. (Maker)
Shelton and Hanley, England, Staffordshire; England
11.25 x 13 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Ralph May
1971.1387
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