Cream Pitcher

Original OwnerOriginally owned by the Lord family American

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.

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