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.12590
Date:
1815-1825
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/2 x 7 x 4 1/2 in. ( 16.5 x 17.8 x 11.4 cm )
Marks:
marked: on underside of base in purple luster: "J"
hand written: on underside-collector's label: "#67"
Description:
Pearlware pitcher with molded hunting scenes, one side with two seated men with rifles and dog, other side with two men, two dogs, and a dead rabbit; molded grapevine at neck, purple luster highlights, pink and green decorative highlights, molded flutes at base with purple luster decoration.
Gallery Label:
This pitcher was also known as pratt ware.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
