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Pitcher

Object Name:
Pitcher
Object ID:
1965.013.123
Creator:
United States Pottery Company
Place of Origin:
Bennington, VT
Date:
1847-1858
Description:
Pitcher. Parian porcelain. Matte finish outside, shiny interior glaze. Molded ovoid form with wide, tapered neck terminating in a flared, scalloped rim with long spout. Spout has molded leaf decoration underneath. Body is decorated with alternating vertical bands of dots and strings of ovals with blue slip highlights in the center of each oval. Applied "S" shaped handle. Short, straight foot. No maker's marks seen.
Material:
Ceramic
Porcelain - Parian
Dimensions:
H-4.1 W-4.1 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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