Pitcher, Cream
- Object Name:
- Pitcher, Cream
- Object ID:
- 1984.027.06.1
- Creator:
- Meriden Britannia Company -- Manufacturer
- Place of Origin:
- Meriden, CT
- Date:
- 1872-1898
- Description:
- Cream pitcher, one of a pitcher and sugar set (1984.027.06.1-.2). Silver.Vase-shaped body with loop handle, narrow spout, and four feet. Pebbly surface texture. Engraved decoration on body has wreath of flowers and leaves with bow at base. Engraved inside on wreath is black letter "C" on right side. Handle is cast with a woman's head as thumbrest. Feet are cast with bearded male heads on each foot. Stamped on bottom scale within a shield surrounded by the words "MERIDEN / B COMPANY" with a star between the "B" and the "C".Above the mark is text, double struck, "PAT D OCT.22D 1872" with both "Ds" raised. Below the mark is stamped "1887".
- Material:
- Metal
Silver - Dimensions:
- H-5.1 W-6.875 D-3.6 inches
- Provenance:
- Associated with the White Memorial Universalist Church (organized 1842), Concord, NH, or the family of Nathaniel and Armenia White, benefactors for whom the Church was renamed in 1885.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of the White Memorial Universalist Church
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