pitcher

Object NamePitcher

Made FromLead Glass

Date1815-1840

Place MadeUnited States, probably PA, Pittsburgh

TechniqueMold-blown, engraved

SizeOverall H: 6.4 cm; Rim Diam: 11.3 cm; Foot Diam: 9.1 cm

Accession Number58.4.38

Credit LineGift of James Rose

Curatorial Area(s)

Early Modern
Modern

On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery

Physical DescriptionPitcher. Colorless lead glass; mold-blown, engraved. Barrel-shaped body with twelve molded panels around lower part of body; copper wheel engraving of swags, bows and flowers around body and feathery band around neck; applied hollow handle turned up at lower end; rough pontil mark slightly pushed into center of base.
Provenance

Source James H. Rose (1899-1975) - 1958-11-14