Pitcher, 1842-1851
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During the mid-nineteenth century, American companies began to replace English manufacturers as the source of utilitarian earthenware. Potteries in East Liverpool, Ohio, dominated domestic production. Popular items included molded buff-colored earthenware covered with a mottled light and dark glaze.
During the mid-nineteenth century, American companies began to replace English manufacturers as the source of utilitarian earthenware. Potteries in East Liverpool, Ohio, dominated domestic production. Popular items included molded buff-colored earthenware covered with a mottled light and dark glaze.
Artifact
Pitcher (Vessel)
Date Made
1842-1851
On Exhibit
at Greenfield Village in Firestone Farm House
Object ID
60.118.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Earthenware
Color
Buff (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 11.188 in
Diameter: 6.188 in
Length: 10.75 in
Inscriptions
impressed on bottom: HARPER / TAYLOR & CO. / EAST LIVERPOOL OHIO
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