Depicted
Captain James Lawrence
(American, 1781 – 1813)
Depicted
Stephen Decatur Jr.
(American, 1779 – 1820)
Pitcher
1814-1830
Place madeEngland, Europe
Earthenware
Overall: 4 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 in. ( 11.4 x 14 x 10.8 cm )
Gift of Dr. Eugene H. Pool
1943.447
This piece is almost identical to 1943.432.
DescriptionCreamware pitcher with loop handle; black overglaze line, portrait busts of Captains Decatur and Lawrence framed by ships, laurel sprigs, flage, telescopes and military implements. Markingsprinted: on exterior: "DECATOR"
printed: on exterior on opposite side: "Don't surrender the ship." /"LAWRENCE"
ClassificationsCERAMICS
