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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Pitcher
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.

Pitcher

Manufacturer Chelsea Keramic Art Works (American)
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1880
MediumStoneware
DimensionsOverall: 9 in. (22.9 cm)
InscribedStamped on bottom: "Chelsea Keramic/Robertson & Sons"
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number77.642
Not on view
DescriptionBlue glazed pitcher with a hammered effect of darker blue dots. Blue-green decorations in the form of oak leaves and acorns are applied as the spout and body decoration, while the handle (which is also applied) is formed by a twisted branch. The interior glaze has run in places as has the exterior and is darker at the foot rim on the exterior.

Exhibition HistoryExhibited May 1979
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Chelsea Keramic Art Works
1875-1880
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Chelsea Keramic Art Works
1875-1889
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Chelsea Keramic Art Works
ca. 1875
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Chelsea Keramic Art Works
ca. 1880
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Chelsea Keramic Art Works
ca. 1880
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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Unknown
19th century
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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Hugh Wishart
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Worcester Porcelain Company
ca. 1770-75
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Compagnia di Venezia e Murano
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