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Karl L.H. Müller and Union Porcelain Works

“Walrus” Beer Pitcher

1875

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“Walrus” Beer Pitcher

Karl L.H. Müller and Union Porcelain Works

“Walrus” Beer Pitcher

“Walrus” Beer Pitcher

1875

Physical Qualities Hard-paste porcelain with enamel and gilt decoration, 9 7/8 x 10 3/8 in. (25.1 x 26.4 cm)
Credit Line Middendorf Foundation Fund, and Albert H. Cousins Memorial Fund
Object Number 2003.234
The Baltimore Museum of Art by purchase, 2003; Post Road Gallery, Larchmont, New York

Markings: BASE, underneath, (stamped in yellow) "UNION/PORCELAIN/WORKS/GREENPOINT/N.Y."; (stamped in black) "U.P.W." above a bird's head, with a plant or serpent clutched in its beak.

Designer

Karl L.H. Müller

1819–1886

1820-1887
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Manufacturer

Union Porcelain Works

1862–1921

1863-c. 1922
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On View: American Wing Second Floor, Scott 05B/Case 2

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