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Water cooler or jug (Pitcher)
David Rittenhouse
June 4 1832 (1832-1832)
Category
Ceramics
Creator/Artist/Maker
David Rittenhouse (Maker)
Place of Origin
Possibly Philadelphia; Possibly Pennsylvania; Probably United States; North America
Materials
- Earthenware (unglazed redware)
Museum Object Number
1969.0406
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mrs. Alfred C. Harrison
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Complete Details
Object Number
1969.0406
Object Name
Water cooler or jug (Pitcher)
Category
Ceramics
Creator (Role)
David Rittenhouse (Maker)
Place of Origin
Possibly Philadelphia; Possibly Pennsylvania; Probably United States; North America
Origin Notes
Probable origin USA. Possibly Philadelphia based on Rittenhouse associations.
Date
June 4 1832 (1832-1832)
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Under small spout
Inscription: Incised script lettering "Made by David Rittenhouse/ June 4th 1832"
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Earthenware (unglazed redware)
Techniques
- Thrown
- Incised
- Pulled
Dimensions (inches)
13.189 (H) x 11.81 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
33.5 (H) x 30 (W)