American. Pitcher, mid 19th century. Porcelain, 9 3/4 x 9 5/8 x 5 7/8 in. (24.8 x 24.4 x 14.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Carolyn T. Bowker from the Estate of R. R. Bowker, 34.1144. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 34.1144_PS5.jpg)
American. Pitcher, mid 19th century. Porcelain, 9 3/4 x 9 5/8 x 5 7/8 in. (24.8 x 24.4 x 14.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Carolyn T. Bowker from the Estate of R. R. Bowker, 34.1144. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 34.1144.jpg)
Pitcher
Decorative Arts and Design
CULTURE
American
MEDIUM
Porcelain
DATES
mid 19th century
DIMENSIONS
9 3/4 x 9 5/8 x 5 7/8 in. (24.8 x 24.4 x 14.9 cm) (show scale)
COLLECTIONS
Decorative Arts and Design
ACCESSION NUMBER
34.1144
CREDIT LINE
Gift of Carolyn T. Bowker from the Estate of R. R. Bowker
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
White porcelain pitcher with vitreous glaze and gilded accents. Bulging cylindrical body with molded foot rim, large arching spout molded out of lip, applied, opposing C-shaped handle. Body and handle molded allover with cornstalks, gilded band around lip and foot rim.
Condition: Good. gilt worn.
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is not on view
CAPTION
American. Pitcher, mid 19th century. Porcelain, 9 3/4 x 9 5/8 x 5 7/8 in. (24.8 x 24.4 x 14.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Carolyn T. Bowker from the Estate of R. R. Bowker, 34.1144. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 34.1144_PS5.jpg)
IMAGE
profile, 34.1144_PS5.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2012
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