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Pitcher

Object Name:
Pitcher
Object ID:
1973.069.03
Place of Origin:
England
Date:
circa 1850
Description:
Cream Pitcher. Porcelain. Faceted sided body with wide spout, "D" shaped handle and faceted pedestal base. Hand painted decoration on exterior includes two green flowers with yellow centers, each surrounded by purple and green vines. Two small sprigs on front hand painted in purple and green. Hand painted green line on handle.
Material:
Ceramic
Porcelain
Dimensions:
H-5 W-5.3 Dia-3.9 inches
Provenance:
The tea set originally belonged to the Moses W. Pillsbury family of Warren, NH. It was given to their daughter, Clara E. (Pillsbury) Perkins (Mrs. Manus) (1854-1947) of Woodsville. The set was acquired from Mrs. Perkins by the donor and given to the New Hampshire Historical Society in memory of Mr. and Mrs. George F. Stevens of Woodsville.
Credit Line:
Gift of Winnifred M. Moran, in Memory of Mr. and Mrs. George F. Stevens
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