Pitcher
- Object Name:
- Pitcher
- Object ID:
- 1965.013.097.1
- Place of Origin:
- Bennington, VT (probably)
- Date:
- 1847-1858
- Description:
- Art pitcher. Parian porcelain. Off-white matte finish with small areas of blue paint. Shape includes a bulbous body, constricted and elongated neck, small spout, and "S" shaped handle. Base is slightly concave. Molded decoration includes a male face with curly hair surrounded with elaborate scrolls. Base is decorated with acanthus leaves. Neck is decorated with columns of leaves separated by columns of blue paint. A band around shoulders is decorated with fluting and beading. Applied decoration includes hand-formed grape clusters and grape leaves at base of handle and on opposite position under spout. No maker's marks seen.
- Material:
- Ceramic
Porcelain
Parian - Dimensions:
- H-7.8 W-3.7 D-3.6 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.
- Credit Line:
- Mr. and Mrs. Harry K. Rogers Collection, Gift of Josephine P. Rogers
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