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On Display: House - Liverpool Alcove
Jug (Pitcher)
"Commodore Decature"
1815-1830
Category
Ceramics
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Earthenware (lusterware)
- Lead glaze
Museum Object Number
1968.0079
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Mr. B. Thatcher Feustman
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Complete Details
Object Number
1968.0079
Object Name
Jug (Pitcher)
Title
"Commodore Decature"
Category
Ceramics - B. Thatcher Feustman Collection
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1815-1830
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Underside
Inscription: Label with blue ink: "#210"
Type: Label
Location: Underside
Inscription: Label with black print: "Feustman/ S.L.64.46.9"
Type: Inscription
Location: Exterior wall, below prints on both sides
Inscription: Printed: "The Victory achieved in the Short space of Seventeen Minutes/ By the American Frigate United States Commanded by Capt. Decatur,/ over the British Frigate Macidonian Commanded by Capt. Carder"
Type: Inscription
Location: Exterior wall, beneath pouring spout
Inscription: Printed: "Commodore/ Decature"
Mark/Signature: No
Subject(s)
- Military
- Stephen Decatur
- Maritime
- War of 1812
Materials
- Earthenware (lusterware)
- Lead glaze
Techniques
- Thrown
- Molded
- Painted
- Printed
Dimensions (inches)
5.3 (H) x 6.7 (L) x 5.2 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
13.5 (H) x 16.9 (L) x 13.2 (Diam)