Collection Highlights
Mrs. Pierre Toussaint (ca. 1786-1851)
Date:
ca. 1825
Object Number:
1920.5
Medium:
Watercolor on ivory
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pitcher
Object Number:
INV.12579
Date:
1820-1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/8 x 6 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. ( 13.7 x 16.5 x 9.5 cm )
Description:
Glazed earthenware (creamware, also known as Pratt ware) pitcher with two molded panel scenes, one side with doe and fawn and one side with a buck; purple luster and green enamel highlights, bellflowers under molded spout, and large anthemions around neck.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
