Pitcher

Object/Artifact

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Pitcher

Entry/Object ID

2003.040.1

Description

One creamware pitcher with black transfer decorations. The decorations depict the following: on one side, a sailing ship at sea. On the opposite side, an elaborate shield showing a deer in the center and a standing male figure on either side. Above the shield design are ribbons that read: "Industry Produceth Wealth". Below the central shield is printed: "Freedom with Innocence" and two other shields that read: "We Obey", and "Unanimity is the Strength of Society". Below the spout of the pitcher, grape branches are depicted, tied with a ribbon.

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Made/Created

Date made

1790 - 1810

Dimensions

Height

8 in

Depth

5-1/2 in

Diameter

5-1/2 in

Material

Creamware