Pitcher

From Mattatuck Museum

Herculaneum Company (created by)
Mattatuck Historical Soc (owned by)

circa 1820 (Date manufactured/created)

glazed pearlware ceramic with engraved decoration

earthenware

White glaze with brown painted rim with gold bands and floral border; transfer print decoration in black; "The Gallant Defense of Stonington" with American flag in color on obverse; reverse full rigged ship with flags and water; painted initials under spout "N H H" in gold.

Museum Purchase, Acquisitions Fund, 1950.

Accession/ID Number X70.617