Pitcher

1800-1815

Measurements

5-7/8 in x 6-3/8 in x 4-1/2 in (dia)

Materials

Transfer-printed white earthenware

Credit Line

On loan to the Historic Odessa Foundation

Accession Number

2011.94

Inscription

“Masonry, / Friendship and / Love.” is printed in large letters on one side of the pitcher.

Condition Notes

The spout has a small flake.  The pitcher exhibits some overall light staining.

Provenance

The pitcher is ex coll. H. Rodney Sharp.

Comments

The Liverpool pitcher, so called because most were decorated in Liverpool, is smaller than most, but is the same shape and has a handle with the same molded profile on the outside.  One transfer-printed decal in black, rectangular in shape, references Masonry and incorporates a Masonic square and compass as well as other imagery of Free Masons.  The other side, also printed in black, shows a gentleman resting under a tree.  A garland of roses lays across the top of its oval frame.