Pitcher

Title:

Faith, Hope, & Charity

Object Name:

Pitcher

Object ID:

1918.010.01 a

Creator:

Herculaneum Pottery

Place of Origin:

Liverpool, England

Date:

1800

Description:

Pitcher. Creamware, black transfer-printed earthenware. Ovoid body with tapered neck, flared base, curved spout, and applied strap handle. Three transfer-printed scenes around exterior of body. Right side: "FAITH, HOPE, & CHARITY" printed in banner on top of oval panel. Scene of three female figures in neoclassical robes with children. Woman in center holding a cross, woman on right holding an anchor, and woman on left holding children. Laurel band on two sides of panel. "Come to my Breast ye heavenly Virtues three / Firm Faith, calm Hope, and ever blooming Charity," printed beneath panel. Left side: "RELIGION" printed on banner above oval panel. Female in neo-classical gown holding up a chalice, standing next to a pedestal and urn and two cherubs printed on left side. Beneath spout: Holy Lamb of God with halo lying on Bible with seven seals down side, on cushion with tassels. Lamb holding staff of John the Baptist with Christian banner attached to top. Black polychrome band around top of body under rim. "3316" written in pencil on white paper label with red border adhered to bottom.

Material:

Ceramic
Earthenware - Creamware

Dimensions:

H-10.1 W-10 Dia-7.6 inches

Provenance:

Attributed to accession 1918.010 from Mrs. John M. Corse (Frances McNeil), widow of General John M. Corse and descendant of Benjamin Pierce.

Frances McNeil married John Murray Corse (d. 1893, brigadier general and bvt. major general U.S.V. Her father was John McNeil (b. 1822), son of Nancy M. Pierce (daughter of Benjamin Pierce, sister of Pres. Franklin Pierce) and Gen. Solomon McNeil.

Credit Line:

Gift of Frances McNeil Corse

People:

Corse, Frances M. (1859-1940)

Subjects:

Pitchers, Earthenware, Pottery, Pottery making, Religion