Pitcher, circa 1825

Summary

In the 19th century, when a useful piece of serving ware like a ceramic pitcher broke, it was common to send it to the local tinsmith who would create a structure or mount to keep the pitcher usable.

In the 19th century, when a useful piece of serving ware like a ceramic pitcher broke, it was common to send it to the local tinsmith who would create a structure or mount to keep the pitcher usable.

Artifact

Pitcher (Vessel)

Date Made

circa 1825

Creators

Unknown

Place of Creation

United Kingdom, England, Staffordshire 

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

55.63.2

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Pearlware
Tin (Metal)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 7.75 in

Width: 10.5 in

Length: 4.875 in

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