Cream Pitcher

Object/Artifact

Vermont Historical Society

Name/Title

Cream Pitcher

Entry/Object ID

1969.28.29

Description

Small ceramic pitcher printed with a bust portrait of Admiral George Dewey on the left, crossed flags in the center, and a two-masted ship on the right. The spout is molded into the shape of an eagle, the details of which are highlighted with gilding. The handle is molded into the shape of a rope.

Acquisition

Accession

1969.28

Source or Donor

Orlowski, Alexandre

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Cook Pottery Company

Date made

1899

Place

City

Trenton

State/Province

New Jersey

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Pitcher, Cream

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

4-1/2 in

Width

5 in

Depth

3-3/4 in

Material

Ceramic

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Dewey, George (1837-1917)

Related Places

Place

City

Montpelier

County

Washington County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Related Events

Event

Spanish-American War