Pitcher

1829-1845

Place madeJersey City, New Jersey, United States

Stoneware

Overall: 10 1/2 x 10 x 9 in. ( 26.7 x 25.4 x 22.9 cm )

Gift of Mrs. William Hyde Wheeler (Emeline Abeel)

1947.20

According to the donor, this pitcher is from the John H. Abeel house at Second Avenue and 28th Street, New York. John H. Abeel was the grandfather of the donor.

DescriptionMolded bulbous stoneware pitcher decorated with hunting scene on lower half; bust of George Washington on one side, Roman head on other; strap handle with molded leaf motif; reeded cylindrical neck, leaf under spout; dark brown mottled glaze (Rockingham) on upper half only.

Markingsimpressed: on base: "C"

ClassificationsCERAMICS