Photo: TMP
Photo: TMP

Cream Pitcher

USA, 1900
<p>A small pitcher with an exagerated spout that extends out as part of the body, its upper edge is an extention of the rim of the pitcher.  There is a small strap handle attached near the top and bottom of the body, The primary color is mottled metalic brown, a narrow tan band circles the pitcher just below where the spout joins the body passing under the handle. <span>There is a small raised circle just below the tan band.</span></p><p>A side view shows the top silhouette with the spout extending smoothly from the body. The handle is cleanly attached at the top, there is an indention on the bottom where is was pushed into the body of the pitcher. There are side views of two raised circles, one on each side. The walls of the lower part of the pitcher buldge slightly before  becoming straight up to the rim. The interior is the same color as the exterior.</p><p>A top view shows the way the rim extends smoothly around the body and spout. The pitcher is resting on a piece of styrofoam.</p>
American Museum of Ceramic Art (AMOCA)
Date acquired:
Materials:
Stoneware
Form - Functional: N/A
Form - Sculptural: N/A
Method:
Thrown and Altered
Surface Technique: N/A
Kiln Type: N/A
Glazes: N/A
Polly Ann Martin

Polly Ann Martin is best known for functional wheel-thrown and altered stoneware and porcelain pottery. Pitchers are Martin?s preferred form.

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American Museum of Ceramic Art (AMOCA)

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