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Cream Pitcher

George Duncan and Sons

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows two glass objects. The object on the left is a covered container with a short stem and a base. The stem is ornamental, resembling a cluster of grapes or similar rounded shapes. The body of the container is bulbous, with a narrower top and a lid that has a small finial. The lid and the body have etched designs. The object on the right is a pitcher with a handle and a spout. The pitcher has an etched design featuring what appears to be leaves or feathers. It also has a short stem and base similar to the container on the left. The background of the image transitions from black at the top to white at the bottom. The title of the image is "Cream Pitcher by George Duncan and Sons".

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1878–90
Medium
Glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
519 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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