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Portrait of a Heroic Fireman
ca. 1857
1937.328
Polychrome painted and carved wood
Artist/Maker: Unidentified Artist

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Pitcher

Pitcher
Object name 
Pitcher
Date 
ca. 1824
Medium 
Earthenware
Dimensions 
Overall: 8 3/8 x 9 3/4 x 7 1/4 in. ( 21.3 x 24.8 x 18.4 cm )
Description 
Lead glazed earthenware (pearlware) pitcher with black transfer prints with enamel highlights depicting the farmers' arms and a stagecoach driving by an inn; floral enamel around neck, purple luster band around rim, and molded spout.
Object Number 
INV.12728
Marks 
printed: in black with transfer print of farmer's arms: "THE FARMERS' ARM"; "God speed the plough"; "GOD IS OUR TRUST" printed: in black with transfer print of stagecoach: "NEAT WINES" printed: in black under spout: "WILLIAM SMITH/1824"; "Friendship without/Interest/and love without/Deceit"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.