Pitcher

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Pitcher

Entry/Object ID

MP.87.436

Description

Pitcher with transfer-printed decoration in the form of clover flowers and leaves: extremely bulbous with slightly flaring top and straight-sided, 1/4" high foot; (top appears not to have spout and thus might be a large cup); printing in brown; leaves colored green; clover pinkish-purple or pea green; printing continues inside to bottom of top; bottom glazed.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1868 - 1899 Date made: r. 1868 - 1899

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

5 in

Diameter

5-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 5 x 5 3/4 in. (12.7 x 14.6 cm)

Dimension Description

Including handle

Width

6-7/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm)

Material

Earthenware

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: 1/4" chip on rim; most of a platinum luster edging on rim worn off.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Breakfast Room