Pitcher
Object number80.10.1
Datec. 1828
OriginPittsburgh, Pennsylvania
MediumGlazed earthenware
Credit LineBequest of Frances W. Lane
DescriptionEarthenware pitcher in mealy yellow color with design showing the Round House, glass furnace in full blast, a cannon, an eagle and articles.Dimensions7 in. (17.8 cm)SignedUnder spout: Friendships Gift / to / Wm. Price / 1828
InscriptionsAround bottom edge: "Fort Pitt Glass Works"
Historical NotesEarliest known example of yellow pottery from Pittsburgh. Round House Pitt Township Label TextIt is glass that brought William Price to the region, but he is remembered by his ceramic pitcher. When he returned to his native England in search of glassblowers, he also met and convinced two pottery makers, Vodrey and Frost, to come to Pittsburgh. They thanked him by giving him this pitcher with scenes from Price’s Life, including a glass furnace from the Fort Pitt Glass Works. Attributed to Jabez Vodrey and William Frost, Pittsburgh.
Related person
William Price
Related institution
Fort Pitt Glass Works
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