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Pitcher

American Porcelain Manufacturing Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White porcelain pitcher with gold trim along the rim and base. The pitcher features a raised design resembling drapery or fabric folds. A shield with red and white stripes and a blue field with white stars is visible on the front, accompanied by gold text that reads "American Mfg Co." and "C. M. Leslie". The handle is positioned on the right side, and the spout is on the left. The pitcher has an irregular, wavy rim.

Artwork details

Date:
1853–56
Medium:
Porcelain
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
496 × 625 px
Museum record:
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