Cream pitcher

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Cream pitcher

Entry/Object ID

VC.64.95

Description

Pear-shaped cream pitcher with flaring rim and lip, circular soccle base: applied intertwined, reeded strap handle, with molded rosette and palm devices at the joinings; transfer-printed in black with figure of "Liberty" and motto: VOOR VRYHEID EN VADERLAND; black rim band.

Collection

Van Cortlandt Manor Object Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

circa 1780

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Other Names and Numbers

Other Number

#3062

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

5 in

Width

4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 5 x 4 in. (12.7 x 10.2 cm)

Material

Earthenware (cream-colored)

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Administrative Office, Reading Room, Shelf O5