Pitcher

pitcher / crack

Name/Title

Pitcher

Entry/Object ID

1973.39

Description

White ceramic pitcher. The pitcher is printed on one side with an engraved illustration of a man, shown from the bust up in red. The man has short hair and a large mustache. He is dressed in a double-breasted military jacket with shoulder insignia. The image is labeled, "ADMIRAL DEWEY." The other side is printed with an illustration of a ship with two masts for sails and two chimneys. The image is labeled, "U.S.S. MAINE".

Acquisition

Accession

1973.39

Source or Donor

Amsden, Clarence Frank (1908-1998)

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Amsden

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1900

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Pitcher

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Vessel, Drink Serving

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Serving Vessels

Nomenclature Class

Food Service T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

6-3/4 in

Width

7-3/4 in

Diameter

6-1/2 in

Material

Ceramic

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Dewey, George (1837-1917)

Related Events

Event

Spanish-American War