Collection Highlights
Camp Bed
1777-1785
1871.8
Wood, canvas, iron
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pitcher: amusement
Object name
Pitcher: amusement
Date
1810-1830
Medium
Earthenware
Dimensions
Overall: 4 5/8 x 5 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. ( 11.7 x 14 x 11.4 cm )
Description
Molded pearlware with C-shaped strap handle banded with silver luster and two luster medallions either side in which are printed vignettes showing boy in ruffled collar with toy horse and crop and other of mother seated in ladder back chair with child (or doll?) with crib and small table nearby.
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
1951.148
Marks
printed: on sides : "AMUSEMENT" ,"AFFECTION"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
