Ironstone china pitcher of the Meyers family, c. 1890

Name/Title

Ironstone china pitcher of the Meyers family, c. 1890

Entry/Object ID

1997.1.62

Description

Acc. No. 97.1.62 Subject Category: Household Date or Period: circa 1890 Object: Pitcher Description: Large pitcher in white-colored semi-porcelain, signed on base, "Royal Patent Ironstone, Burgess & Goddard." Illustrated mark of lion, crown, and unicorn thereon. Pitcher lacks embossing and decorative pattern. SIZE: H 10" X L 9-1/2" From spout to handle grip Open 6" History Of Objects: The following list of china (documented in separate cards) originally belonged to Jacob Meyers & family. Mr. Meyers operated a hotel in Alvarado, CA, where the dishes were used. they subsequently became the property of Jacob’s son, Henry H. Meyers, and his family, and were used by them. Acquired From: Estate of Jeanette Meyers Date: January 1, 1997 Cataloged: April 11, 1998