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Pitcher

New England Glass Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Clear glass pitcher with a wide, flared lip and ribbed design on top. The pitcher has a large handle on the right side that curves down and attaches to the body. The body is bulbous with a narrow neck and a circular base. The base is flat with a slightly raised edge. The pitcher sits on a short, thick stem that connects to the circular base. The background is grey and white, transitioning from dark to light.

Artwork details

Date:
1817–40
Medium:
Blown glass with applied decoration
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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