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Pitcher

c. 1940

Roberta Spicer

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Roberta Spicer

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large porcelain pitcher with an ornate design. The colors are mainly white, gold, and a touch of blue. The pitcher is positioned centrally in the image, with the handle on the left side and the spout extending towards the right. Gold decorative patterns adorn the top rim and the central area, while a blue ribbon motif is seen near the base of the pitcher.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 30.5 x 23.1 cm (12 x 9 1/8 in.)
Original IAD Object: 7 1/2" High 3 3/4" base
Accession Number

1943.8.7298

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64629377

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