Collection Highlights
William Pitt, the Elder, First Earl of Chatham (1708-1778)
Date:
ca. 1770
Object Number:
1864.5
Medium:
Marble
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pitcher
Object Number:
1961.307
Date:
1824-1830
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/2 x 8 x 5 1/4 in. ( 16.5 x 20.3 x 13.3 cm )
Description:
Lead glazed earthenware pitcher, molded and decorated with copper luster with yellow band having three black transfer printed reserves; one depicts the crowning of Lafayette, one the surrender of Cornwallis, and one depicts fruits; beaded rim.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Provenance:
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
