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Creamer: Christmas Eve

Creamer: Christmas Eve
Object name 
Creamer: Christmas Eve
Date 
1819-1836
Medium 
Earthenware
Dimensions 
Overall: 5 1/8 x 5 1/2 x 2 5/8 in. ( 13 x 14 x 6.7 cm )
Description 
Molded oblong pearlware with high spout, broken handle, knotched foot and scalloped edge printed dark blue (with some burn out) with interior view of male figure leaning over young woman seated at table with child and older woman; scrolls and flower border.
Credit Line 
Gift of Dr. Arthur H. Merritt
Object Number 
1961.369
Marks 
painted: on base: "2"
Provenance 
The Dr. Arthur H. Merritt Collection of Anglo-American Historical Staffordshire
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.