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Pitcher

Object number97.74.30

Date1825-1850

Mediumglass

Credit LineBequest of the estate of Leila Laughlin McKnight

DescriptionColorless lead glass pitcher. Blown. Globular form sloping in at shoulders, high pulled spout and flat bottom. Applied ear shaped handle with rounded terminus. Cut decoration below, body has vertical cut bands framing strawberry diamond and fans, cut panels at base, 16 point star on bottom. Handle has cut thumbrest and cut and polished connector.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 7.625 × 7.375 × 5.375 in. (19.4 × 18.7 × 13.7 cm)
Height to top of spout (highest point).
Width is from end of spout to end of handle.
Depth is girth of belly.
Height (To top of handle): 6.875 in. (17.5 cm)
Historical NotesPossibly made in Pittsburgh. Bequest of Leila Laughlin McKnight, who was the great-great grand-daughter of Benjamin Bakewell.

Previous owner Leila Laughlin McKnight

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