Object Number 1967.0256

Object Name

Jar

Category

Ceramics

Credit Line/Donor

Gift of Mr. Jack Crawford

Creator (Role)

William Hare (Maker)

Place of Origin

Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

Date

1839-1885

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Shoulder; Impressed "WM. HARE/ WILMINGTON DE".

Materials

Stoneware (salt-glazed); Salt glaze

Techniques

Thrown, Stamped (impressed)

Dimensions (inches)

7.283 (H) , 4.626 (Diam)

Dimensions (centimeters)

18.5 (H) , 11.75 (Diam)

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Koterski, James R. 2005 Early Potters and Potteries of Delaware: Historical and Commercial Perspectives, 1760-1890.
• Hare pottery discussed: pp. 75-93. On p. 195, "Operated French Street Pottery from 1839 to 1885; only known Delaware potter to mark his wares."
[Catalogue] Crocker Farm, Inc. Crocker Farm Auction Catalogue.
• Sale catalogue for March 5, 2001 sale includes a marked William Hare jug dated circa 1870 on p. 49, item no. 342.