Brooklyn Museum: Decorative Arts: Cylindrical Pitcher

Cylindrical Pitcher

Manufacturer: Manning Bowman and Co., 1857-present
Medium: Chromed metal, wood
Place Manufactured: Meriden, Connecticut, USA
Dates: mid 1930s
Dimensions: 7 7/8 x 6 3/4 x 4 1/2 in. (20 x 17.1 x 11.4 cm)
Markings: Stamped on underside of base: "MANNING BOWMAN / MERIDEN, CONN. U.S.A."
Signature: no signature
Inscriptions: no inscriptions
Collections: Decorative Arts
Museum Location: This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th floor
Accession Number: 83.108.18
Credit Line: Gift of Paul F. Walter
Image: Overall, 83.108.18_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

Catalogue Description: Pitcher chromed metal, part wooden handle. Simple cylindrical shape raised on horizontally ribbed base, a tiny pouring spout to one side with an ice guard arching above the edges. On the opposite side a two-part metal and wood handle, each part a curved L-shape. CONDITION: Good, numerous surface scratches and wear throughout. Handle slightly worn.

Collections: Decorative Arts: Cylindrical Pitcher