Pitcher
Object number1120
Date1830
OriginEngland
MediumCeramic
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Edward B. Henesey
DescriptionEnglish Staffordshire transferware water pitcher. Purple with exotic scene-giraffes and camels, tents, lush vegetation. Spout is encircled by flowers and a diamond design. Diamond design repeated at base of pitcher. Handle has diamond and leaf design. Flower and diamond design is repeated inside spout.Dimensions11 x 8 in. (27.9 x 20.3 cm)MarksPurple star on bottom
Historical NotesThis pitcher was donated by Mrs. Edward B. Henesey in 1935.
Related person
Judge Nathaniel Breading
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Hamilton Manufacturing Company
H.C. Fry Glass Company
L.E. Smith Glass Company
L.E. Smith Glass Company
1999
David Birdsey Walkley