Edgefield Ceramic Pitcher
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We rarely link artistry with utility, but for many African Americans laboring as ceramicists before Emancipation, simple wares such as the Edgefield Ceramic Pitcher were the only available opportunities for expressing their talent. This vintage-inspired ceramic pitcher offers a striking, classic silhouette with a sweeping handle and an opening shaped for the perfect pour. Its artful finish is hand-painted, offering a daily reminder that there is art in simplicity. Perfect when paired with the Edgefield Ceramic Tumbler.
Editors' Note
Prior to the Civil War, the Edgefield district in South Carolina was a major hub of production for the ceramic wares vital to the function of every plantation, and the creation-point for a unique style of pottery. The eponymous Edgefield Pottery — which combined African, European, Native American and Asian methodologies — was the creation and approach of the many enslaved potters who labored in Edgefield’s production sites. Through artistry, despite slavery, some found acclaim for their work, such as David Drake and Thomas Chandler, whose work did much to shape stoneware techniques in the 19th century and inspired the naming of this piece.
Details
We rarely link artistry with utility, but for many African Americans laboring as ceramicists before Emancipation, simple wares such as the Edgefield Ceramic Pitcher were the only available opportunities for expressing their talent. This vintage-inspired ceramic pitcher offers a striking, classic silhouette with a sweeping handle and an opening shaped for the perfect pour. Its artful finish is hand-painted, offering a daily reminder that there is art in simplicity. Perfect when paired with the Edgefield Ceramic Tumbler.
Editors' Note
Prior to the Civil War, the Edgefield district in South Carolina was a major hub of production for the ceramic wares vital to the function of every plantation, and the creation-point for a unique style of pottery. The eponymous Edgefield Pottery — which combined African, European, Native American and Asian methodologies — was the creation and approach of the many enslaved potters who labored in Edgefield’s production sites. Through artistry, despite slavery, some found acclaim for their work, such as David Drake and Thomas Chandler, whose work did much to shape stoneware techniques in the 19th century and inspired the naming of this piece.
Details
We rarely link artistry with utility, but for many African Americans laboring as ceramicists before Emancipation, simple wares such as the Edgefield Ceramic Pitcher were the only available opportunities for expressing their talent. This vintage-inspired ceramic pitcher offers a striking, classic silhouette with a sweeping handle and an opening shaped for the perfect pour. Its artful finish is hand-painted, offering a daily reminder that there is art in simplicity. Perfect when paired with the Edgefield Ceramic Tumbler.
Editors' Note
Prior to the Civil War, the Edgefield district in South Carolina was a major hub of production for the ceramic wares vital to the function of every plantation, and the creation-point for a unique style of pottery. The eponymous Edgefield Pottery — which combined African, European, Native American and Asian methodologies — was the creation and approach of the many enslaved potters who labored in Edgefield’s production sites. Through artistry, despite slavery, some found acclaim for their work, such as David Drake and Thomas Chandler, whose work did much to shape stoneware techniques in the 19th century and inspired the naming of this piece.
Additional Details
Hand-glazed ceramic pitcher
Weight: 3.8 lbs
Opening Size: 4.5"x 4"
Material: Ceramic
Dimensions: 7” x 7” x 10.25”
Imported
Made to order
Ships within the continental US in 3-4 weeks
