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Pitcher

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1840-1870

GUSN

GUSN-18479

Description

Earthenware pitcher; blue w/ jasperware applied white decoration of cherabim and seraphim; applied white band around neck; rope-like handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pitchers (vessels)
appliqué (technique)
earthenware
stoneware (pottery)
putti (motifs)
Earthenware
Jasper Ware
Applied
Cherub
PITCHER

Inscription

Impressed on bottom: ""30 5 W/ 7 8"" and ""1556""

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Possibly Wedgwood (Maker)

Location of Origin

England

Dimensions

6 x 4.5 x 3.5 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.504

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