War of 1812 Commemorative Pitcher

From the collections of PVMA • Digital image © Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Assoc. • Image use information

About this item

Trade embargoes and then war in 1812 halted commerce between the United States and Great Britain. By 1815, British merchants were eager to reopen American markets and regain some of their best customers. A British pottery produced this transfer printed creamware pitcher celebrating American naval victories over Britain in the War of 1812. It depicts heroes Captain Isaac Hull and Captain Jacob Jones.

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Details

Item typeHousehold Objects
Food Service Equipment
CreatorUnidentified
Datecirca 1815
TopicHome Life, Household Items, Furniture
EraNational Expansion and Reform, 1816–1860
MaterialClay
Process/FormatCeramic
Dimension detailsHeight: 6.50 in
Catalog #MH.F.003
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Unidentified. War of 1812 Commemorative Pitcher. ca. 1815. Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, American Centuries. https://americancenturies.org/collection/mh-f-003/. Accessed on December 6, 2024.

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