Pitcher
- Object Name:
- Pitcher
- Object ID:
- 1965.013.062
- Place of Origin:
- Cobridge, Staffordshire, England
- Date:
- 1842
- Description:
- Pitcher. Parian porcelain. Off-white matte finish on exterior; glossy finish on interior. Entire exterior covered with molded scenes. One scene depicts two women by an outdoor cooking hearth using bellows aimed at the fire. Above the fire is hanging a large pot. Both women are wearing large capes and hats. One woman is sitting on a stool. Trees surround the scene. On opposite side is a scene with one woman with two children and a dog under a tent with two men outside tent. Also in tent is a barrel on its side. Woman is wearing long dress and head scarf. The men are wearing coats and hats. There are trees all around them. Loop handle is in form of a branch. Two marks on bottom; one is raised, one is printed. Raised mark reads: "Published July 1, 1842, / BY / JONES & WALLEY, / COBRIDGE. / GIPSEY. / 6". Printed mark is in black and depicts a lion and unicorn on a shield and "W / EDWARD WALLEY. / COBRIDGE / STAFFORDSHIRE".
- Material:
- Ceramic
Porcelain - Parian - Dimensions:
- H-9.6 W-9 D-5.8 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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