Collection Highlights
The N. O. massacre
Date:
1866
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1866.43
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pitcher
Object Number:
INV.12740
Date:
1815-1825
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/4 x 6 3/4 x 4 1/4 in. ( 15.9 x 17.1 x 10.8 cm )
Description:
Lead glazed earthenware (pearlware) pitcher with molded hunting scene with dogs chasing pheasant, purple luster background, molded grapevine at neck, molded flutes around base (outlined); pink color on white derives from purple luster runoff.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
