Pitcher
- Object Name:
- Pitcher
- Object ID:
- 1965.013.060
- Place of Origin:
- England
- Date:
- 1850
- Description:
- Pitcher. Parian porcelain. Off-white matte finish on exterior and glossy finish on interior. Entire exterior decorated with molded scenes of a man seated in a chair with six other men and one woman gathered around him. Seated man appears to be covered in blankets. Woman is kneeling by chair looking up toward man. Other men are all peering down from behind or the side. An additional side chair is on left and a small table with medicinals is on right. Flooring beneath them has a diamond pattern. The scene appears on the two sides of the pitcher. Rim is decorated with a wreath of laurel leaves. "D" shaped handle is in the form of a branch. No maker's marks seen.
- Material:
- Ceramic
Porcelain - Parian - Dimensions:
- H-8.7 W-7.9 D-6.6 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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