Roman Anemones Vase. Porcelain. Vase in shape of pitcher; turned handle; painted on two sides in purple, green, sienna. Signed on bottom. Inscrription reads: Roman Anemones, Celia Thaxter, 1881.
Unknown pelican staff person on Star Island, NH. Taken from Jean Caldwell's scrapbook, who was pelican staff on Star Island, NH from 1949-1954. She was also a housekeeper and operated the bookstore in the 1980's.
Pitcher with handle in oinochoe shape. Woodbine design hand painted by Celia Thaxter. Inscription reads: The wild vine crimsons oer the rough gray stone. The stars of winter rise, the cold winds moan. Fast wanes the golden year.