St. Olaf College 3D object collection ➔ Prime minister Michelsen pitcher
Earthenware/Stoneware/Glassware/Silverware
Usage: 1905 Single
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A ceramic pitcher depicting the head of former Norway Prime Minister Christian Michelsen in beige, brown, white, and pink. The pitcher interior is blue, with cracked and missing glaze. A beige handle protrudes from the back of the head to the back of the collar, where lettering reads, "Chr MICHELSEN". The maker's mark on the bottom reads, "SARREGUEMINES D3733", alongside a handwritten "13." Chips are present at the back rim and base.
A ceramic pitcher depicting the head of former Norway Prime Minister Christian Michelsen in beige, brown, white, and pink. The pitcher interior is blue, with cracked and missing glaze. A beige handle protrudes from the back of the head to the back of the collar, where lettering reads, "Chr MICHELSEN". The maker's mark on the bottom reads, "SARREGUEMINES D3733", alongside a handwritten "13." Chips are present at the back rim and base.
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On Display ➔ Rolvaag Library Reference Room
This pitcher was donated in 1969 by Georgina Dieson Hegland, a 1904 graduate of Saint Olaf College.
Christian Michelsen was the prime minister of Norway from 1905 to 1907. In 1905, Michelsen declared Norway's separation from Sweden.
Hegland, Georgina Dieson, 1882-1978 (donor)
Faïenceries de Sarreguemines, Digoin et Vitry-le-François (creator)
Prime ministers
pitchers (vessels)
North and Central America > United States of America > Minnesota > Rice County > Northfield > St. Olaf College
Europe > France
Europe > France