Black transfer-printed earthenware pitcher. Black accents around mouth, foot, and handle. Two exterior scene depict a naval battle and the portrait of Captain Hull.
pitchers (vessels)
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
Vessel, Drink Serving
Pitcher
Pitcher
1) ""Bentley, Wear & Bourne Engravers & Printers, Shelton, Staffordshire/ The Constitution taking the Cyane and Levant [with smaller print ""Cyane"" and Levant"" under respective vessels] 2) ""Captain HULL of the Constitution"" 3) ""E PLURIBUS UNUM/ America""
Hull, Isaac, 1773-1843
40.1923
U.S.S. Constitution
Hull, Isaac, 1773-1843
Bentley, Wear & Bourne (Printer)
Bentley, Wear & Bourne (Engraver)
Shelton, England, Staffordshire
6 x 5 (HxW) (inches)
In memory of Dr. and Mrs. Charles Harrington
1943.257
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