Pitcher

American

1835–65

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 704

Artwork Details

Object Information

Overview

Provenance

Title: Pitcher
Date: 1835–65
Geography: Possibly made in New Jersey, United States; Probably made in New York, United States
Culture: American
Medium: Blown glass with applied decoration
Dimensions: H. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm)
Credit Line: The Sylmaris Collection, Gift of George Coe Graves, 1930
Object Number: 30.120.283
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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