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Cream pitcher

Challinor, Taylor and Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Cream pitcher with a handle on the right side, spout on the left. The pitcher body is predominantly dark blue-purple at the base, transitioning to a pink-white floral pattern in the middle, with a white rim. The handle is curved and thick with a pink-purple color, similar to the base. The base is short and wide, with a wavy edge. The spout is short and curved. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The image shows a shadow cast to the right of the pitcher. The pitcher is made by Challinor, Taylor and Company.

Artwork details

Date:
1875–90
Medium:
Pressed glass
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
501 × 624 px
Museum record:
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