Collection Highlights
American Ornithology; or The Natural History of the Birds of the United States
Date:
1880
Object Number:
LIB.Y1808.W
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pitcher
Object Number:
INV.12743
Date:
1815-1825
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 7 x 5 in. ( 14 x 17.8 x 12.7 cm )
Marks:
printed: in purple on bottom: "DAVENPO[RT]" with anchor above it
Description:
Lead glazed earthenware (pearlware) pitcher with molded grapevine pattern, purple luster background, white, black, green enamel highlights, Herringbone rim; edge of rim and handle outlined in mustard yellow.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
