Pitcher

From Mattatuck Museum

Enoch Wood and Sons (created by)
Mattatuck Historical Soc (owned by)

circa 1820 (Date manufactured/created)

transfer-printed creamware decorated with metallic lustre

earthenware

6 7/8 in. H X 7 1/2 in. W X 5 1/2 in. D , 4 1/4 in base diameter Diameter Measurement Notes: overall with handle

Light cream glaze and pink luster on rim and base and handle-anchor under spout. Black printed decoration full-rigged multi-mast ship at sea with text "The True Blooded Yankee" on front/obverse, and compass with men in small boat sailing away from coast and text "Come Box The Compass" and Peace / and / Plenty" on reverse.

Museum Purchase, Acquisitions Fund, 1950.

Accession/ID Number X70.643