The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of December 25, 2025

Copper-lustre Pitcher

c. 1812

England, early 19th century

ceramic
Diameter of mouth: 11.5 cm (4 1/2 in.); Overall: 19.4 x 21.9 cm (7 5/8 x 8 5/8 in.); Diameter of base: 10.8 cm (4 1/4 in.)
Gift of Mary Isabel and Nellie P. Sedgley 1938.286
Location: Not on view
  • this pitcher was part of the wedding outfit of Hannah Alden, who was born 20 January 1791 and was fifth in descent from John and Priscilla Alden. On 11 February 1812, Hannah married Jotham Sedgley, born 8 March 1784, at Limerick, York County, Maine.
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