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Pitcher

Object Name:
Pitcher
Object ID:
1965.013.089
Creator:
United States Pottery Company
Place of Origin:
Bennington, VT
Date:
1847-1858
Description:
Pitcher - White parian porcelain. Ovoid vertical ribbed body with applied curved handle. Exterior matte finish; interior clear glaze. Two part molded body. Round, arched panels on each of two sides depicting grasses. Blue glazed background on panel. Band of small leaves around neck with blue glazed background. Curved spout. Short, flat foot ring. No maker's marks seen.
Material:
Ceramic
Porcelain - Parian
Dimensions:
H-4.35 W-3.7 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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