Buffalo Pottery Co. (act. 1901–56) “George Washington” pitcher, Buffalo, N. Y., 1907

Ceramic

Portsmouth Historical Society

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

1504

Description

Pitcher with blue transfer and gold trim, made by Buffalo Pottery. One one side of the pitcher there is an image of Washington on horse , and Mount Vernon on the other. Below the spout is a front facing portrait of George Washington. Simulated signature of "G Washington" on inside lip of the spout. Buffalo Pottery mark on underside of bottom: contains the words "UNDERGLAZE" and 'WARRANTED" in a circle enclosing the image of a buffalo; circle is suroumented by an eagle and flag; "BUF" on one side of the circle, and "FALO" on the other, with "19" and "07" below, and 'POTTERY" at bottom. In gold on bottom: "1346"

Collection

Portsmouth Historical Society Curatorial Collection

Acquisition

Accession

1504

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Buffalo Pottery

Date made

1907

Place

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Notes

Maker's Mark: See description

Dimensions

Height

7-3/4 in

Width

7-3/4 in

Depth

6 in

Materials

Material

Ceramic

Material Notes

Cobalt underglaze,

General Notes

Note

Status Date: 2001-03-26