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Pitcher

Empire China Works

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Object Label

This type of pitcher, called a sweetheart pitcher because of its distinctive shape, was made by many American potteries in the second half of the nineteenth century. Empire China Works, the maker of this particular example, produced tablewares, hardware fittings, electrical supplies, and cuspidors. The company was established by James L. Jensen (American, born Denmark, 1837–1900), who had previously worked for Union Porcelain Works.

Caption

Empire China Works (1867/8–1927). Pitcher, ca. 1875. Porcelain, 9 1/2 x 9 x 6 in. (24.1 x 22.9 x 15.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Harold S. Keller Fund, 2011.79.1. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Manufacturer

Empire China Works

Title

Pitcher

Date

ca. 1875

Geography

Place manufactured: Brooklyn, New York, United States

Medium

Porcelain

Classification

Food/Drink

Dimensions

9 1/2 x 9 x 6 in. (24.1 x 22.9 x 15.2 cm)

Inscriptions

On one side, in gold paint: 'Presented to/Edward Stephens'; on reverse in gold paint: 'By/the/Empire China Mfg. Co.'

Markings

Unmarked. On base, small white paper sticker with blue ink:' F1'; small white paper sticker with blue ink: '4681/6.'

Credit Line

Harold S. Keller Fund

Accession Number

2011.79.1

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Artists and makers

Empire China Works

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