Collection Highlights
Tool chest with tools
chest ca. 1790; tools ca. 1790-1850
L.1927.1
Outer case of painted pine; inner till of mahogany with ivory and brass.
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pitcher
Object name
Pitcher
Date
1820-1830
Medium
Earthenware
Dimensions
Overall: 9 x 9 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. ( 22.9 x 24.1 x 19 cm )
Description
Lead glazed earthenware (pearlware) pitcher with silver luster around neck and black transfer printed farm scenes with enamel highlights and inscriptions; urban scene with two smoking bottle kilns in the background on one side and rustic cottage with people dancing to the music of a violinist on the other; five men smoking and drinking in front of a tavern under spout.
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Jean Morron and Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Burch in memory of John R. Morron and Belle G. Morron
Object Number
1951.132
Marks
printed: in medallion under handle: "Friendship without Interest;/And Love Without Deceit."
printed: on one side: "Would you be wise and witty too,/Good Ale I'd recommend to you;/It soon will drive away all care,/And make you laugh & grin & stare."
printed: under spout: "JOLY [SIC] BOATMAN" beneath sign reading "SUCCESS TO THE TRADE"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
