Collection Highlights
William Pitt, the Elder, First Earl of Chatham (1708-1778)
ca. 1770
1864.5
Marble
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Museum Collections
Decorative Arts
Pitcher
Object name
Pitcher
Date
1830-1860
Medium
Glass
Dimensions
Overall: 5 1/2 x 6 x 4 in. ( 14 x 15.2 x 10.2 cm )
Description
Blue-green non-lead blown glass pitcher; globular body, tall neck with trailed threading, flared rim pulled out to form spout, and applied handle with pronounced medial rib and curled at end; pontil mark on base.
Credit Line
Bequest of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number
1952.210
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
