Pitcher

Object Name:

Pitcher

Object ID:

1926.011.01

Creator:

Herculaneum Pottery

Place of Origin:

Liverpool, England

Date:

1796-1803

Description:

Pitcher. Tan creamware, black transfer printed earthenware with hand-colored gold enamel decoration. Ovoid body with tapered neck, flared base, curved spout, and applied strap handle. Four transfer printed scenes around exterior of body. Figure of justice, blindfolded woman in neoclassical gown holding sword upright in left hand and balancing scale in right hand. Flowers and leaves beneath on left side of exterior. American eagle with outstretched wings , and shield on chest, "E PLURIBUS / UNUM" printed on curved banner in beak. Sixteen stars over head of eagle, olive branch and arrows in talons. Sixteen states of the Union in chain printed around figure of eagle printed on right side of exterior. "TIMOTHY FARROR" painted between two horizontal borders within rococo floral scroll transfer printed cartouche beneath the spout. Remnants of gold enamel painted swag band around exterior of body beneath rim.

Material:

Ceramic
Earthenware - Creamware

Dimensions:

H-9.5 W-8.6 Dia-6.1 inches

Provenance:

Timothy Farrar (1747-1849), teacher, Revolutionary War veteran, lawyer, and jurist resided in New Ipswich and Hollis, NH. He was the great-great grandfather of the donor, Mary Lee Jackson (1872-1966)

Credit Line:

Gift of Mary Lee Jackson

People:

Farrar, Timothy (1747-1849), Jackson, Mary L. (1872-1966)

Subjects:

Pitchers, Earthenware, Pottery, Pottery making, Eagle, Patriotism, Justice