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Pitcher

Pitcher
Object name 
Pitcher
Date 
1898-1900
Medium 
Glass
Dimensions 
Overall: 9 x 8 x 5 in. ( 22.9 x 20.3 x 12.7 cm )
Description 
Colorless pressed glass pitcher; cylindrical form with ogee-curved rim with spout on pedestal base with curved handle; body molded with portrait of Admiral Dewey in a laurel wreath, scrolled banner with names of battleships, inscription, "Gridley, you may fire when ready," and band of bullets at base.
Object Number 
INV.12600
Marks 
in relief: on body; "Gridley, you may fire when ready" in relief: on body; "OLYMPIA/ McCULLOCH,/ PETREL/ CONCORD/ RALEIGH/ BOSTON/ BALTIMORE/ MANILA MAY 1ST 1898"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Creative: Tronvig Group