Collection Highlights
Seated Man Writing, from the Economical School Series
Date:
c. 1810-14
Object Number:
1953.274f
Medium:
Black chalk, charcoal, and gray wash on light blue paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pitcher
Object Number:
INV.12705
Date:
1815-1825
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 7/8 x 6 x 4 in. ( 12.4 x 15.2 x 10.2 cm )
Marks:
marked: on bottom: decorator's mark, three conjoined circles
hand written: on bottom of base: collector's label "#73"
Description:
Pearlware pitcher with molded hunting scene with spotted dogs chasing pheasant, purple luster with green enamel highlights, molded grapevine at neck, and feather edged rim.
Gallery Label:
This type of pearlware pitcher was also known as pratt ware.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
