Collection Highlights
The Peale Family
Date:
1773-1809
Object Number:
1867.298
Medium:
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pitcher: copper lustre w/ bas relief mythological scene
Object Number:
INV.12727
Date:
1820-1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/2 x 9 x 6 in. ( 19 x 22.9 x 15.2 cm )
Marks:
hand written: on underside-collector's label: "#89"
Description:
Redware pitcher covered in copper luster with two molded medallions around body depicting mythological scenes; two molded medallions around neck of grapevines and flowers, empty oval medallion under spout; beading at rim.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
