Collection Highlights
Declaration of sentiments of the American Anti-Slavery Society : adopted at the formation of said society, in Philadelphia, on the 4th day of December, 1833
Date:
Publication: 1848-1855
Object Number:
LIB.E449.A53.1848
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Commemorative pitcher: George Washington
Object Number:
INV.637
Date:
1800-1820
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 3/4 x 8 x 6 1/2 in. ( 24.8 x 20.3 x 16.5 cm )
Marks:
printed: in black on banner held by angel:" WASHINGTON", printed in balck in book held by seatde figure: "American Independence/4 July 1776", printed in black : map of eastern section of North America with names of places, etc.
inscribed: in black: "LIB
Description:
Molded creamware pitcher, bulbous with strap handle; black transfer printed decoration on both sides and under spout depicting 1) George Washington and female figure holding liberty cap on pole standing next to map of the thirteen colonies; opposite are two other figures and above is an angel blowing a trumpet, 2)inscription in cartouche surrounded by flowers, flags, and cornucopia, 3) (under spout) spread eagle with shield thirteen stars above holding arrows.
Gallery Label:
This pitcher was also known as a Liverpool jug; it is possible that the pitcher was made in Staffordshire and printed in Liverpool.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
