Pitcher
- Object Name:
- Pitcher
- Object ID:
- 1965.013.120
- Place of Origin:
- Bennington, VT
- Date:
- 1847-1858
- Description:
- Art pitcher. Parian porcelain. Off-white matte finish with areas of blue paint. Shape includes a bulbous body, narrow, constricted neck, small spout, S-shaped handle, and slightly concave pedestal base. Molded decoration includes flower buds above large leaves with blue paint in between the buds. Neck has a horizontal banding. Applied decoration includes hand-formed clusters of grapes and grape leaves with evidence of gold paint in crevices. One cluster is at base of handle. Other cluster is on opposite face beneath spout. No maker's marks seen.
- Material:
- Ceramic
Porcelain
Parian - Dimensions:
- H-7 Dia-3.1 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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