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W.F. Copeland and Sons Columbus Souvenir Pitcher

Specifications

W.F. Copeland and Sons Columbus Souvenir Pitcher

Category

World's Fairs

Classification

CHENHALL - Tools & Equipment for Materials - Food Service T&E - Serving Vessels - Vessel, Drink Serving - Pitcher

Object Origin
Manufacturer:

W.F. Copeland and Sons

Date Manufactured:

1933-1934

Place of Production:

England

Physical Characteristics

Object Description: Blue ceramic pitcher with a white raised image of nine (9) male figures gathered together, duplicated on two (2) opposite sides of the pitcher. Five (5) figures are standing, four (4) are kneeling or bending. Some are holding accessories of which include flags, swords and crosses. The pitcher has a white handle and spout. Around the top rim of the pitcher is a raised white leaf pattern. The inside of the pitcher is also white. On the bottom of th...

Materials:

ceramic

Marks: "1492-1892 / "COLUMBUS" / Made in England / by / WF Copeland & Sons / Stoke upon Front / for / BURKELY & Co / CHICAGO / Ra No 196703"

Measurements: Object:
    Height: 8.375 in, Depth: 8.5 in, Diameter: 6.5 in
    Weight: 2.8 lbs

Credit

Gift of Howard Rossen, 1993.44.673

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W.F. Copeland and Sons Columbus Souvenir Pitcher

About: W.F. Copeland and Sons Columbus Souvenir Pitcher

About: W.F. Copeland and Sons Columbus Souvenir Pitcher

The blue and white ceramic pitcher with an image of Columbus’ landing was made for the 1893 Columbian Exposition. The writing on the bottom of the pitcher indicates the pitcher was commissioned by Chicago’s Burley and Company and made by W.T. Copeland and Sons in England.

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