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Cream Pitcher or Creamer

Culture: American
Medium: Glass
Place Manufactured: USA
Dates: ca. 1898
Dimensions: 4 1/2 x 5 1/4 x 3 3/8 in. (11.4 x 13.3 x 8.6 cm)
Collections: Decorative Arts
Museum Location: This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
Accession Number: 40.377.2
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. V. B. Howe
Image: Group, 40.377.1_40.377.2.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2004

Catalogue Description: Colorless pressed glass footed cream pitcher or creamer; cup-shaped pitcher tapers toward bottom; molded decorations of three spread eagles separated by upright cannons; eagles stand atop an American shield which forms the three feet; rounded triangular rises from top edge; opposing "D" shaped handle in beaded pattern.

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