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Milk Pitcher

Richards and Hartley Flint Glass Co.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Clear glass pitcher with a handle on the right side and a spout on the left side. The pitcher has a round base. The body of the pitcher is covered in small circular raised bumps. The pitcher appears to have a scalloped edge at the top. The handle is clear and attached to the right side of the pitcher. The spout is small. The background is dark gray, with the pitcher casting a shadow on the surface it sits on.

Artwork Details

Date
1870–80
Medium
Pressed colorless and opalescent glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
526 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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