Pitcher

Object Name:

Pitcher

Date:

1870-1890

Material:

Ceramic
Porcelain

Dimensions:

H-9.6 W-9.5 D-6 inches

Description:

Pitcher. Molded, white glazed porcelain with enamel overlay decoration. Ovoid body with tapered neck and wide mouth and spout, and loop handle. One side has polychrome image of the Old Man of the Mountain. Other side has the words "Profile House" in green above a group of flowers in gold. Both of these are in oval floral medallion panel on each side. Maroon background on exterior with red and white mirrored scroll on front under spout. Gold enamel accent bands around rim, handle, and foot. It has a leaf scroll terminal at bottom of handle. Very heavy ware of hotel china type. White interior and handle.

Provenance:

Part of a collection of paintings and objects donated by Mabelle F. Greenleaf (1873-1966), in memory of her late husband, Charles Henry Greenleaf (1841-1924) and their daughter, Edith Greenleaf.

Subjects:

Ceramics, Flowers, Old Man of the Mountain, Pitchers, Porcelain, Profile House

People:

Greenleaf, Charles Henry (1841-1924), Greenleaf, Mabelle F. (1873-1966)

Place of Origin:

England

Collection Name:

Inventory

Item Number:

1940.019.03

Accession Number:

1940.019

Type of Material:

Objects

Copyright Statement:

For information regarding copyright, permissions, and reproductions contact the New Hampshire Historical Society

Credit Line:

Gift of Mabelle Furst Greenleaf

Participating Organization:

New Hampshire Historical Society