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Pitcher

Object Name:
Pitcher
Object ID:
1948.004.01
Creator:
Taft, J. S. & CompanyPotter
Place of Origin:
Keene, NH
Date:
1883-1917
Description:
Pitcher. Hampshire Pottery. Semi-porcelain stoneware. Low and squat form with heavily bulging sides. Gives impression of being oval because handle and spout both project quite a bit. Handle has a thumb rest. Spout is raised and flared. Color is dark brown shading to light brown on handle and around mouth and spout in a glossy glaze. One side is lettered in gilt, "WOLFEBORO, / N.H." in a slanting position. Stamped on bottom, "HAMPSHIR".
Material:
Ceramic
Stoneware
Dimensions:
H-2.2 W-4.125 D-3.3 inches
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Gardner L. King
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