Pitcher
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Object Label
This type of pitcher, called a sweetheart pitcher because of its distinctive shape, was made by many American potteries in the second half of the nineteenth century. Empire China Works, the maker of this particular example, produced tablewares, hardware fittings, electrical supplies, and cuspidors. The company was established by James L. Jensen (American, born Denmark, 1837–1900), who had previously worked for Union Porcelain Works.
Caption
Empire China Works 1867/8–1927. Pitcher, ca. 1875. Porcelain, 9 1/2 x 9 x 6 in. (24.1 x 22.9 x 15.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Harold S. Keller Fund, 2011.79.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.2011.79.1_view1.jpg)
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Manufacturer
Title
Pitcher
Date
ca. 1875
Geography
Place manufactured: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Medium
Porcelain
Classification
Dimensions
9 1/2 x 9 x 6 in. (24.1 x 22.9 x 15.2 cm)
Inscriptions
On one side, in gold paint: 'Presented to/Edward Stephens'; on reverse in gold paint: 'By/the/Empire China Mfg. Co.'
Markings
Unmarked. On base, small white paper sticker with blue ink:' F1'; small white paper sticker with blue ink: '4681/6.'
Credit Line
Harold S. Keller Fund
Accession Number
2011.79.1
Rights
Creative Commons-BY
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