Gift of the Children of Richard and Georgette Koopman, 2007.24.2a-c, Connecticut Historical Soc ...

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Pitcher and Original Box

DistributorPresented by G. Fox and Co. (American, founded 1847)

MakerMade by Josiah Wedgwood & Sons, Ltd. (English, 1895 - present)

Date1960

MediumMechanically-molded creamware with black overglaze transfer-printed decoration

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x diameter): 6 1/2 x 6 3/4 x 5 1/2in. (16.5 x 17.1 x 14cm)

ClassificationsCeramics

Credit LineGift of the Children of Richard and Georgette Koopman

Object number2007.24.2a-c

DescriptionBarrel-shaped pitcher of cream-colored earthenware, a type of ceramic known as creamware. The pitcher has a plain rim, swelled sides, narrow base, and a flat bottom. At one side of the rim is a short triangular spout. Opposite the rim is an applied ear-shaped handle. Each side of the pitcher has overglaze black enamel transfer-printed decoration inside a border of scrolled leaves. To the right of the handle is a scene showing a three story retail building with a gambrel roof; a sign over one door to the building states "GERSON FOX". In front of the building are a row of soldiers, a woman and two children. To the left of the handle is a crest with the words "G. FOX & CO/ 25 YEARS/ MOSES FOX CLUB" over "This jug, as a token of friendship,/ marks the esteem in which the members/ of the/ MOSES FOX CLUB/ are held/ by its founder,/ Beatrice Fox Auerbach/ and is given in recognition of their/ loyalty, faithfulness and devotion for/ twenty-five years and more."

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G. Fox & Co.

NotesHistorical Note: The Moses Fox Club was for employees of the department store G. Fox & Co., in Hartford, Connecticut, who had been with the company for 25 years or more. It was named after Moses Fox (1850-1938), the son of the founder of the store, Gerson Fox. (Lee 7/6/2009)

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