Pitcher

From Mattatuck Museum

Wear & Bentley (created by)
Mattatuck Historical Soc (owned by)

circa 1825 (Date manufactured/created)

transfer-printed creamware with luster

earthenware

4 in. H X 5 1/2 in. W X 4 in. D , 2 5/8 in base diameter Diameter Measurement Notes: overall with handle

Cream glaze, pink luster decoration around tim and down handle; black printed ships decoration "The Enterprise and The Boxer" on front and rear. -- The print commemorates the War of 1812 battle between the American brig 'The Enterprize', under the command of Lieutenant William Barrows, and the British man-of-war 'Boxer', under the command of Captain Samuel Blyth. The battle took place off the shore near Penguin Point, Maine and was won by 'The Enterprize'. (Klamkin, 1973).

Museum Purchase, Acquisitions Fund, 1950.

Accession/ID Number X70.638