Pitcher

Title:

Pitcher

Object Name:

Pitcher

Creator:

Unknown

Date:

circa1824

Material:

Earthenware

Dimensions:

H-4.75 L-21 Dia-7 inches

Description:

Simple "Liverpool" shape pitcher with black printed decoration. On one side a portrait of George Washington in oval with "Washington--this Country's Father" and "First in Peace/ and First in the Hearts of His Fellow Citizens" above. On other side a similar portrait of Lafayette in oval marked "Fayette/ the Nation's Guest." Above is "In Commemoration of the/Visit of Gen. La Fayette. to/ the U.S. of America, in the Year/ 1824." Under a spout an American coat of arms surrounded by "Republicans Are Not Always [in italics] Ungratful." Below is "[indecipherable]...all Son." Black line painted on handle. Paper tag on bottom "Bought--Boston".

Provenance:

The pitcher was brought over from England and sold to a store in Boston.

Liverpool, England was a high production area for porcelain and other earthenware pottery. Thier jugs are distinguished by a wide mouth and 'belly' middle coming to a slightly narrowed base. Many of their existing jugs also used black transfer print decorations denoting famous figures and political events.

Subjects:

Pitchers, Ceramics

People:

Lafayette, Marquis de, Washington, George

Place of Origin:

England, possibly Liverpool

Collection Name:

Society of the Cincinnati in the State of New Hampshire

Item Number:

1990.180

Accession Number:

1990.180

Type of Material:

Objects

Copyright Statement:

For information regarding copyright, permissions, and reproductions contact the American Independence Museum

Credit Line:

Gift of Mrs. Fritz Jordau

Participating Organization:

American Independence Museum