Pitcher, Cream
- Object Name:
- Pitcher, Cream
- Object ID:
- 1938.003.08.03
- Place of Origin:
- Staffordshire, England
- Date:
- 1816
- Description:
- Cream pitcher. White body, blue transfer-printed earthenware with clear glaze; Pearlware; Oblong helmet-shaped body with curved shoulder, curved mouth, reticulated handle and short straight foot. Scene of stormy day with a woman that appears to be begging a man with a flowing waterway in the background and an aqueduct bridge printed on two sides of body. Flower and leaf band printed on inside and outside rim. Acanthus leaf band printed on back of handle. "Gift from Hosea Canney" handwritten on cloth tape adhered to bottom. Part of a 28-piece set - 2 teapots, creamer, sugar bowl, waste bowl, 11 cups, and 12 saucers.
- Material:
- Ceramic
Earthenware - Pearlware - Dimensions:
- H-4 W-6.2 D-2.8 inches
- Provenance:
- Gift of Hosea Canney.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Hosea Canney
- People:
- Canney, Hosea (1863-1941)
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