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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
W.F. Copeland and Sons
1933-1934
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...
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
Display Status
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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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