Collection Highlights
Kerchief
Date:
1776-1777
Object Number:
1952.63
Medium:
Linen
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pitcher: blue on white floral motif
Object Number:
1939.235
Date:
1780-1790
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 1/4 x 8 5/8 x 6 1/2 in. ( 23.5 x 21.9 x 16.5 cm )
Description:
Porcelain pitcher with interlacing reeded strap handle terminating in gilded floral sprays; decorated with a "Fitzhugh" style design in underglaze blue with abstract floral patterns featuring peonies at center; medallion under spout with four petaled flower at center and four abstract animals; trellis diaper band with post and spear border around rim.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Herbert D. Halsey
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
