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Pitcher

Object Name:
Pitcher
Object ID:
1965.013.129
Creator:
United States Pottery Company
Place of Origin:
Bennington, VT
Date:
1847-1858
Description:
Pitcher. Parian porcelain. Molded ovoid form in shape of a pineapple. Matte finish outside; shiny interior glaze. Applied, curved handle. Short, straight foot. Short, tapered neck with band of spikey, pointed leaves. Also, band of pointed leaves around the base. Body decoration replicates the outside of an actual pineapple. No maker's marks seen.
Material:
Ceramic
Porcelain - Parian
Dimensions:
W-2.8 Dia-2.4 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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