Object Label

This evocative pitcher, which illusionistically depicts the rushing water of Niagara Falls, is a rare example of an American ceramic maker responding to the consumer demand for depictions of the natural wonders of the New World.

Caption

Carpet, ca. 19th century. Wool, cut pile, Old Dims: 171 x 65 in. (434.3 x 165.1 cm) New Dims w/ Fringe: 179 x 65 in. (454.7 x 165.1 cm) New Dims 2005: 178 x 66 1/8 in. (452.1 x 168 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. Charles S. Grippi, 88.195. Creative Commons-BY

Gallery

Not on view

Title

Carpet

Date

ca. 19th century

Medium

Wool, cut pile

Classification

Textile

Dimensions

Old Dims: 171 x 65 in. (434.3 x 165.1 cm) New Dims w/ Fringe: 179 x 65 in. (454.7 x 165.1 cm) New Dims 2005: 178 x 66 1/8 in. (452.1 x 168 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Dr. Charles S. Grippi

Accession Number

88.195

Rights

Creative Commons-BY

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