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Collection Highlights

Punch bowl: Landing of Lafayette
1840-1850
1910.24
Earthenware
Owned By: Heiser family

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Pitcher: Lawrence/Decatur

Pitcher: Lawrence/Decatur
Object name 
Pitcher: Lawrence/Decatur
Date 
1814-1830
Medium 
Earthenware
Dimensions 
Overall: 4 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 in. ( 11.4 x 14 x 10.8 cm )
Description 
Creamware pitcher with loop handle; black overglaze line Decatur and Lawrence framed by ships, laurel sprigs, flage, telescopes and military implements.
Credit Line 
Gift of Dr. Eugene H. Pool
Object Number 
1943.447
Marks 
printed: on exterior: "DECATOR" printed: on exterior on opposite side: "Don't surrender the ship." /"LAWRENCE"
Gallery Label 
This piece is almost identical to 1943.432.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.