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Water Pitcher

Culture: American
Maker: Rufus Dunham
Medium: Pewter
Place Made: Westbrook, Maine, USA
Dates: 1837-1860
Dimensions: 6 1/4 x 8 3/8 x 5 7/8 in. (15.9 x 21.3 x 14.9 cm)
Markings: Impressed on base, partially worn rectangular stamp with serrated edge containing "R DUNH[AM]"
Collections: Decorative Arts
Museum Location: This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
Accession Number: 50.141.37
Credit Line: Bequest of Mrs. William Sterling Peters
Image: Overall, 50.141.37.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2004

Catalogue Description: Pewter water pitcher, "Britannia ware." Bulbous shape rises from flat bottom, then flares to open top. Attached arching, triangular spout and ear-shaped handle. Decorative line rings body around neck. CONDITION: Badly dented, base dented.

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