Pitcher

Object/Artifact

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Historic Germantown

Name/Title

Pitcher

Entry/Object ID

GHS 2309

Description

Whiteware body (now discolored) pitcher, 8 straight sides tapering up to band, flaring out above band into wide mouthed lip. 1" wide Baroque-Style handle. Light purple transfer print, oriental floral style, under glaze. Yellow paint appears to have been added over glaze on some floral centers for decorative effect. Interior of lip and rim similar decoration.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Notes

Florilla E.C.

Dimensions

Height

11-1/4 in

Width

8-3/4 in

Diameter

7 in

Material

Clay

Provenance

Notes

According to GHS True Accession Book, "Permanent Loan Gtn Chapter, NADAR. Belonged to the Sommers Family."