Cream Pitcher
Original OwnerOriginally owned by the
Lord family
American
MakerMade by
Unknown
Date1840-1850
MediumMold-formed stoneware
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 5 x 5 1/8 x 3 1/2in. (12.7 x 13 x 8.9cm)
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LineGift of Mary F. Lord and Katherine L. Lord
DescriptionPear-shaped, grey stoneware cream pitcher with a dull matte exterior and shiny glazed interior, a type of stoneware known as drab ware. The cream pitcher has an oval foot. The spout is formed to look like a shell, and the handle is shaped like a branch with an irregular surface. Both sides of the cream pitcher have the same crisp decorative motif: a bearded face, surrounded by a cartouche. The face is flanked on either side by a tall heron. The molded relief decoration imitates the natural forms and decorative motifs of the rococo revival style, although at a later date. The inside of the cream pitcher has the remnants of a sticky red label, which has since been removed.
Object number1938.24.34
MarkingsAn impressed, curvy, letter "J" is located on the bottom of the cream pitcher.InscribedThe inside of the cream pitcher had the remnants of a sticky red label. The label has since been removed.Subject Terms
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