Pitcher
Decorative Arts and Design
On View: Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
MANUFACTURER
Union Porcelain Works, 1863–ca. 1922
MEDIUM
Porcelain
DATES
ca. 1879
DIMENSIONS
8 1/4 x 7 1/2 x 5 1/8 in. (21 x 19.1 x 13 cm) (show scale)
MARKINGS
no marks
SIGNATURE
no signature
INSCRIPTIONS
Gilded monogram on both sides of body, "M. E. S." in Gothic letters
COLLECTIONS
Decorative Arts and Design
ACCESSION NUMBER
68.87.27
CREDIT LINE
Gift of Franklin Chace
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
White porcelain pitcher, vitreous glaze, painted and gilded decorations. Pitcher supported on oval, flared foot rim; body bulges out at base, narrows around collar, then flares out around neck forming spout; undulating lip. Molded tan-colored tassel accented with gilding hangs below spout against a maroon colored ground; opposing ear-shaped strap handle. Body decorated with green and gold scrolling forms, gilded bands around lip and foot rim; handle painted tan with black strip down center and gilded edges. Gilded monogram on both sides of body, "M. E. S." in Gothic letters [the initials of Margaret Euphonia Smith, wife of Mr. Smith, owner of Union Porcelain Works].
Condition: Good; some losses to gilding; hairline cracks in base.
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
CAPTION
Union Porcelain Works (1863–ca. 1922). Pitcher, ca. 1879. Porcelain, 8 1/4 x 7 1/2 x 5 1/8 in. (21 x 19.1 x 13 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Franklin Chace, 68.87.27. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 68.87.27.jpg)
IMAGE
overall, 68.87.27.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2004
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