Collection Highlights
Plan of the Central Park, New York : Entry No. 4 in the competition
Date:
March 20, 1858
Object Number:
PR.003.234
Medium:
Ink and colored washes
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pitcher
Object Number:
1952.23b
Date:
1765-1790
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 1/2 in. ( 29.2 cm )
Marks:
maker's mark: hatched crescent
Description:
Cabbage leaf molded mask pitcher, with face of sleepy bearded man below lip with C scroll handle; ovoid body printed in underglaze blue with three naturalistic flower groups, each separated by a butterfly; straight cylindrical neck printed with two fruit garlands; top bordered by broad band of molded pointed leaves; handle has a flower spray.
Gallery Label:
Worcester had problems with the glaze, especially on the neck and two of the three big flower groups. BFS II C 8 A may be the pattern "Heavy Naturalistic Floral Print."
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Charles E. Dunlap
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
