Water Pitcher Set, 1880-1885
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It may look unwieldy, but this water pitcher was a welcome sight to houseguests and residents during the summer months in Victorian America. Before the days of electric refrigeration and air conditioning, porcelain-lined pitchers mounted on tilting stands helped keep drinking water cold. Sold through mail-order catalogues and retail outlets, these innovative devices provided cooling relief to middle-class Americans.
It may look unwieldy, but this water pitcher was a welcome sight to houseguests and residents during the summer months in Victorian America. Before the days of electric refrigeration and air conditioning, porcelain-lined pitchers mounted on tilting stands helped keep drinking water cold. Sold through mail-order catalogues and retail outlets, these innovative devices provided cooling relief to middle-class Americans.
Artifact
Pitcher (Vessel)
Date Made
1880-1885
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
80.90.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mrs. Frederick B. Sturm.
Material
Silver (Metal)
Metal
Technique
Electroplating
Inscriptions
engraved on front of pitcher and cup: P & M Hoban / May 24, 1881 scratched on bottom of all three pieces: D08168 stamped on bottom of cup: 28
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