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The Intelligence Office
1849
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Oil on canvas
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Pitcher depicting Jenny Lind
Object name
Pitcher depicting Jenny Lind
Date
1850-1870
Medium
Earthenware
Dimensions
Overall: 8 3/4 x 7 x 5 1/2 in. ( 22.2 x 17.8 x 14 cm )
Description
Refined white earthenware pitcher with brown transfer-printed pattern of Jenny Lind; molded pitcher with bulbous body, gently paneled sides, large spout, and rococo reverse C-scroll handle; transfer design includes scrolls around border and central image of Jenny Lind in landscape, with classical building in background. Pitcher goes with wash bowl 1945.243a.
Credit Line
Gift of Leonidas Westervelt
Object Number
1945.243b
Marks
printed: in brown on underside of base: "JENNY LIND [bird] J & MP BELL & CO."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
