Pitcher
- Object Name:
- Pitcher
- Object ID:
- 1965.013.118
- Place of Origin:
- Bennington, VT (probably)
- Date:
- 1847-1858
- Description:
- Art pitcher. Parian porcelain. Off-white matte finish with areas of blue paint. Shape includes a bulbous body tapering to a very narrow, elongated neck, small spout, D-shaped handle, and slightly concave base. Molded decoration includes a grassy stalk with flower at top within a teardrop shaped outline. Area around flower is dimpled and painted blue. Hand-applied decoration includes grape leaves and grape clusters at base of handle and opposite side below spout. No maker's marks seen.
- Material:
- Ceramic
Porcelain
Parian - Dimensions:
- H-6.75 W-2.7 D-2.65 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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