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Pitcher

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1795

GUSN

GUSN-8621

Description

Black-glazed earthenware of tall baluster shape on low foot. Scrolling and ridged strap handle. Raised inscription on front.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pitchers (vessels)
earthenware
glazing (coating)
throwing (pottery technique)
lead glaze
Earthenware
Thrown
Federal
Pitcher

Inscription

Raised slip on front: MH/1795

Associated Building

Original to Cogswell's Grant (Essex, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

9 3/4 x 6 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Bertram K. and Nina Fletcher Little

Accession Number

1992.713

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