Description:
One of a pair of English pearlware, press-molded cow creamers, decorated in black, orange-brown, and green. Tradition has that the first cow creamer was produced by John Schuppe, coming from Holland to apprentice in London, in silver around 1750. Tradition further states the Thomas Whieldon produced the first ceramic cow around 1760; however, there is no written documentation to support Whieldon's production. The cow, with its geometrically-patterned hide, has an open mouth to serve as the spout; a hole in the back with a replacement lid, into which the milk is poured; and a tail curving over the body and attached to the back to act as a handle. The cow stands over a reclining calf, all supported on a rectangular base in green with cut corners. The horns have been replaced.
Subjects:
Pottery; glaze (coating by location) Link to share this object record:
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