Pitcher, Cream

Object/Artifact

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Historic Charleston Foundation

Name/Title

Pitcher, Cream

Entry/Object ID

L.2000.001.016

Description

Creamer (hog snout form)

Context

Hog snout is the most common form of cream pitcher.

Collection

Loan

Made/Created

Time Period

19th Century

Place

Location

China

Lexicon

Other Names and Numbers

Other Name

Creamer

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Number

Other Number

L.2000.1.16

Dimensions

Height

3-1/8 in

Width

5-1/2 in

Diameter

3-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Height is to top of handle Width includes spout and handle

Material

Porcelain

Colors

Color

Blue, White

Color Notes

Underglaze blue. Blue border along upper rim with cloud and rain border below.

Location

Location

Room

104

Building

Nathaniel Russell House

Category

Permanent

Date

February 7, 2023

Condition

Overall Condition

Excellent

Overall Condition

Excellent

Notes

Very minor abrasion along upper rim of spout, age appropriate. Minor chip on rim of bowl. Normal wear on bottom of foot. Parts Missing: None

Conservation

Treatment

Conservator

Joyce Keegan

General Notes

Note Type

Dr. G. Fraser Wilson passed away in 2008. His heirs, Preston and Fraser Wilson placed this item on permanent loan as of 6.15.2025.

Note

Status: Loan

Created By

admin@catalogit.app

Create Date

July 11, 2002

Updated By

vperry@historiccharleston.org

Update Date

July 3, 2025