Pitcher, "Molly"
MakerMade by
John H. Most
American, 1811 - 1892
Date1886
MediumWood in frame
DimensionsFrame (height x width): 22 × 18 7/8in. (55.9 × 47.9cm)
ClassificationsDecorative Objects
Credit LineGift of Boardman F. Lockwood
DescriptionCarving made out of wood from the Charter Oak in the shape of a pitcher with "1776 / MOLLY / 1876" on it in raised gilt letters and numbers. There is an image of an eagle above two crossed cannons over an American flag in the center. It is framed with wood from the Charter Oak.
Object number1989.121.2
MarkingsSticker affixed to verso of frame (partially missing): A. D. VORCE & CO / MAIN ST. / HARTFORD, CONN"InscribedRecto, bottom, "J. H. MOST, HARTFORD, Conn / 1886"Inscribed on verso in black ink: "This frame is venerd with wood of the / Old Charter Oak 1/4 inch thick for Wm. F. J. Boardman / J. H. Most, Hartford, Conn, Nov. 1886"
"Charter Oak / Hartford Conn. / charter granted by the British Government / to the Colony May 10th 1662. Charter demanded / from the Colony by the British Government and / secreted in the tree by Wadsworth Oct. 31st / 1687. Tree fell Aug. 21st at 1:30 AM. 1856 / It was supposed by a scientific gentleman to / be over nine hundred years standing. / J. H. Most / January 21, 1881"
On View
Not on view
about 1880
Beatrice Fox