Pitcher, Cream
- Object Name:
- Pitcher, Cream
- Object ID:
- 1965.013.047.04
- Creator:
- Buck, Adam (1759-1833)
Artist - Place of Origin:
- Staffordshire, England
- Date:
- 1820-1830
- Description:
- Cream Pitcher. Purple transfer printed on soft paste porcelain. Oval bodied with suggestion of paneling. Body rounding down to flared foot and up to ridge separating body from neck and spout. Wide scuttle-shaped spout. High curving handle leaning slightly over top opening. Gold edge at rim and separating ridge, gold on handle and band of gold leafage at base of neck. Purple transfer design each side, 3 children with book.
- Material:
- Ceramic
Porcelain
Soft paste - Dimensions:
- H-5.5 W-3 D-5.5 inches
- Provenance:
- From the Rogers Collection -- a gift (and later bequest) of Josephine Rogers given in memory of her husband, Harry K. Rogers -- consists of a large collection of New Hampshire glass, parian ware, and other decorative arts. No history given for this object. Described in list as "Adam Block Tea Set."
- Credit Line:
- Mr. and Mrs. Harry K. Rogers Collection, Gift of Josephine P. Rogers
- Subjects:
- Tea, Tea ceremonies, Trade, Imports
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