Pitcher
- Object Name:
- Pitcher
- Object ID:
- 1965.013.057.2
- Date:
- 1850
- Description:
- Pitcher. Parian porcelain. Off-white matte finish on exterior; glossy finish on interior. Cone-shaped body with slightly flared neck and short spout. Loop handle. Slightly concave base. Entire exterior decorated with molded scene which is repeated on two sides of pitcher. Scene depicts a woman seated on a stone wall wearing a robe over her lower body looking at a winged cherub. Cherub's left hand holds an arrow. Cherub's right hand is on the woman's arm. They are surrounded by several stalky plants. Handle decorated with same plant. Written in pencil on the bottom: "45 E".
- Material:
- Ceramic
Porcelain - Parian - Dimensions:
- H-8.1 W-6.8 D-5.6 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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