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Pitcher

Designer Christopher Dresser British, Scottish
ca. 1880
Not on view
This pitcher is an example of the Peruvian-inspired ceramics designed by Christopher Dresser for Linthorpe. A related pitcher (2016.178.7) is also in the Museum's collection.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Pitcher
  • Designer: Christopher Dresser (British, Glasgow, Scotland 1834–1904 Mulhouse)
  • Date: ca. 1880
  • Culture: British
  • Medium: Glazed earthenware
  • Dimensions: Overall (confirmed): 7 × 6 5/16 × 4 15/16 in. (17.8 × 16 × 12.5 cm)
  • Classification: Ceramics-Pottery
  • Credit Line: Gift of Florence and Herbert Irving, 2016
  • Object Number: 2016.178.6
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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Spoon holder, Christopher Dresser British, Scottish, Silver-plated brass, ebony, British, Birmingham or London
Spoon holder
Designer Design attributed to Christopher Dresser
Manufactory Hukin & Heath
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On the Wharfe, Bolton Abbey, William Callow British, Watercolor
On the Wharfe, Bolton Abbey
William Callow
September 30, 1858
Pitcher, Glazed earthenware, European
Pitcher
European
1400–1600
Toast rack, Christopher Dresser British, Scottish, Silver plate, British, Birmingham and London
Toast rack
Designer Christopher Dresser
Manufacturer for firm of Hukin & Heath
1881
Banjo, Wood, various materials, British
Banjo
British
mid-19th century

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