Pitcher, 1890-1910
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Artifact Overview
China painting was an important pastime for many American women. They painted over the glaze of fired, undecorated pieces of white porcelain called "blanks." China painters learned and shared decorating techniques through manuals, classes, and regional and national associations. China painting peaked around 1900, but it remained a major feature of some women's lives through the first World War.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Pitcher (Vessel)
Date Made
1890-1910
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Pitcher manufactured by Haviland & Co and decorated by unknown person.
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Collections Platform
Object ID
89.280.3
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Elizabeth J. Gilbert.
Material
Porcelain (Material)
Glaze
Dimensions
Height: 6.75 in
Width: 3.75 in
Length: 5 in
Weight: 1.25 lbs
Inscriptions
on bottom:
W W / H & Co
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