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Pitcher (England)

This is a Pitcher. It was manufactured by W. Ridgway & Company. It is dated ca. 1840 and we acquired it in 1931. Its medium is molded and glazed stoneware, nickel (mount). It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Sarah Cooper Hewitt. It is credited Gift of Sarah Cooper Hewitt.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 30 x 23 x 17 cm (11 13/16 x 9 1/16 x 6 11/16 in.)

It has the following markings

Octagonal seal containing anchor and vase; label inscribed: W. RIDGWAY & CO.

Cite this object as

Pitcher (England); Manufactured by W. Ridgway & Company (United Kingdom); molded and glazed stoneware, nickel (mount); H x W x D: 30 x 23 x 17 cm (11 13/16 x 9 1/16 x 6 11/16 in.); Gift of Sarah Cooper Hewitt; 1931-43-23

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