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Water Pitcher

Adams and Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a clear glass water pitcher by Adams and Company. The pitcher features a handle on the left side and a spout on the right side. The body of the pitcher has a wide base that tapers upward with a ribbed pattern consisting of rows of small spheres. A similar row of spheres encircles the top rim. The base of the pitcher is circular and flat. The pitcher sits on a light-colored surface against a light-colored background.

Artwork Details

Date
1870–90
Medium
Pressed yellow glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
503 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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