Harrison & Reform Campaign Copper Lustreware Pitcher
Circa 1840 — Height: 7½ inches
 
A copper lustreware pitcher decorated with black transfer-printed imagery associated with the presidential campaign of William Henry Harrison. The principal device reads “Harrison & Reform,” flanked by banners inscribed “Tippecanoe” and “Thames,” referencing Harrison’s military victories and their use as campaign symbols.
 
The reverse centers a log cabin motif bearing the inscription “To Let in 1841,” reflecting the widely circulated imagery used to construct Harrison’s popular identity during the election of 1840. Ceramics of this type formed part of the broader material culture of the campaign, translating political messaging into domestic decorative wares.
 
Condition: Minor wear to the spout and handle; otherwise well preserved.