Pitcher
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Nancy Goff
(American, born 1801)
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Harry Burgess
(American, born 1801)
MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1820
MediumMolded earthenware with a copper luster glaze and enamels in white, green, pink, orange, blue, green, yellow, and black
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 6 1/8 x 7 3/4 x 5 1/2in. (15.6 x 19.7 x 14cm)
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Charles A. Gilbert
Object number1978.99.1
DescriptionRound, earthenware, copper luster pitcher with raised floral decoration and enamels in white, green, pink, orange, blue, green, yellow, and black. The body of the pitcher was formed in a two-part mold, as mold lines are visible on opposite sides of the pitcher with the spout and handle. The pitcher sits on a flat foot and swells to a round body with a nearly straight neck above. The body of the pitcher has raised floral decorations, leaves, and a scalloped line. The pitcher would have been coated with a dark brown glaze and given an gold luster finish to create the appearance of copper luster, then the floral decorations at the neck of the pitcher were covered in a white enamel before a final color enamel was added. The handle of the pitcher was formed in a mold.
The luster and enamel finish has worn off over many parts of the raised decoration. The only chips, which reveal the earthenware body below, are on a few small portions of the enameled flowers. The tip of the spout has broken off and has been reattached.
The luster and enamel finish has worn off over many parts of the raised decoration. The only chips, which reveal the earthenware body below, are on a few small portions of the enameled flowers. The tip of the spout has broken off and has been reattached.
Status
Not on view
