Collection:
Juneau—Douglas City Museum
Object ID:
87.08.013 AB
Accession#:
87.08
Credit Line:
Donated by Caroline Jensen.
Object Name:
Pitcher, Chocolate
Title:
Chocolate Pitcher & Lid
Date:
1890
Description:
A — 7.375—inch by 3.625—inch by 6.875—inch tall plain shaped cylindrical pot, large gilt handle with gilt and paint floral designs around rim and base, raised bead design in trim. Spout covered halfway.
B — 2.5—inch by 2.625—inch by 2.625—inch lid. Deep extension on bottom to fit in pot. Triangular. Large gilt handle on top. Gilt and paint floral design with raised beads.
Inscription: Hand Painted RC Nippon.
B — 2.5—inch by 2.625—inch by 2.625—inch lid. Deep extension on bottom to fit in pot. Triangular. Large gilt handle on top. Gilt and paint floral design with raised beads.
Inscription: Hand Painted RC Nippon.
Notes:
Chocolate set of Nippon China was wedding gift to John & Marie Peterson. Set has different insignia on bottom from Nippon tea set. (87.08.012)
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