Name/Title
Tinware pitcherEntry/Object ID
100419Scope and Content
(AI)Object: Antique painted tinware liquid measure pitcher or oil filler can.
Form & Construction: Tapered cylindrical metal body with a rolled rim, a straight angled pouring spout near the top, a curved rear handle, and a large top swinging bail handle.
Decoration & Finish: Features remnants of original yellow-gold decorative paint over dark/black tin, including horizontal bands around the top and base as well as stylized graining/gilding work.
Function & Era: Typically 19th century, used in domestic, agricultural, or industrial settings for dispensing kerosene, oil, milk, or liquid measures.