Pitcher

Object/Artifact

Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Pitcher

Entry/Object ID

4637

Description

Material: porcelain. Size: 4 3/4" W. x 5 3/4" L. x 5" H. Description: white china pitcher - scalloped rim - wide pouring spout - large ornate handle - pitcher flares outward towards base - gold luster trim on top rim, handle, mid-pitcher and bottom edge - narrow red, white and green rose floral garland encircles pitcher around top and bottom edges - backstamped: "Homen Laughlin Hudson" with logo.

Context

Used by Emma Bierman Perrin. Bierman Collection: Bernie Bierman was a football coach at the University of Minnesota for the Golden Gophers. Bernie Bierman was the grandson of a Waseca County pioneer, Heinrich F. Bierman. In 1855, Heinrich made a claim in sections 13, in Wilton and 18 in Otisco where he lived until December 22, 1882, when he was accidentally killed by a fall from a wagon. His wife and five children lived in Waseca after his death. Luella and Marguerite Herbst are the granddaughters of Mr. and Mrs. Heinrich Bierman, and the daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Herbst. Mrs. Herbst was Elizabeth Bierman. They also donated items from Mr. and Mrs. D.E. Perrin. Mrs. Perrin was Emma Bierman.

Cataloged By

Legacy Photo Import

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

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Create Date

November 1, 1995

Update Date

November 21, 2024