Pitcher

Art Historical Context

Step into the refined world of mid-19th-century American with this elegant *Pitcher* from the States Pottery Company, crafted 1852 and 1858. Produced in Bennington, Vermont, piece exemplifies the company's ambition to rival European luxury goods during a booming era of American manufacturing. Standing at 8⅞ inches tall, it's a testament to the ingenuity of U.S. potters seeking to elevate everyday objects into art. Made of Parian porcelain—an unglazed, matte bisque ware mimicking the soft glow of Parian marble from the Greek island of Paros—this pitcher highlights a key innovation in 19th-cent...