Pitcher

Object/Artifact

Vermont Historical Society

Name/Title

Pitcher

Entry/Object ID

1980.14.1a

Description

Pressed glass pitcher molded with a bust portrait of Admiral George Dewey and military imagery. It is molded to have a rough ground. The top is bordered with rope and the bottom is molded with stacks of cannonballs. The military imagery includes cannons, crossed swords, flags, and ships.

Acquisition

Accession

1980.14

Source or Donor

Alexander, Elyza Camp (1902-1984)

Acquisition Method

Gift

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Pitcher, Water

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

8-1/2 in

Material

Glass

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Dewey, George (1837-1917)

Related Events

Event

Spanish-American War