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Creamer

Bakewell, Pears and Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a clear glass pitcher. The pitcher has a wide mouth with a curved lip that slopes downward. A handle is attached to the right side, curving backward and to the right. The body of the pitcher features a ribbed design with a pattern of rounded, oval indentations. The pitcher sits on a circular base. The background is a gradient, transitioning from dark gray at the top to white at the bottom. The pitcher is titled "Creamer" and made by "Bakewell, Pears and Company".

Artwork Details

Date
1850–70
Medium
Pressed glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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