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Pitcher

Object Name:
Pitcher
Object ID:
1966.608.01
Place of Origin:
England
Date:
circa 1800
Description:
Pitcher, part of a set along with a basin and chamber pot (1966.608.1-.3). Creamware earthenware, with hand-painted pinkish-purple lustre decoration. Bulbous body, with broad spout, strap handle, and shallow base ring. Large English scene dominates sides of pitcher showing mountains, tress, small cottages, at right. The center foreground has a double-roofed thatched cottage with a door in the foreground. A band of lustre around the rim, both inside and out. Handle decorated with flowers and leaves in lustre as well as 4" long stripe in same.
Material:
Ceramic
Earthenware - Cream ware
Dimensions:
H-9 W-8.625 Dia-6.9 inches
Credit Line:
New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
Subjects:
Cottages
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