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Jar
Thomas H Commeraw
1797-1798
Category
Ceramics
Creator/Artist/Maker
Thomas H Commeraw (Potter)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Manhattan; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Stoneware (salt-glazed)
- Salt glaze
Museum Object Number
1959.1751
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1959.1751
Object Name
Jar
Category
Ceramics
Creator (Role)
Thomas H Commeraw (Potter)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Manhattan; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1797-1798
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Shoulder, side 1
Inscription: Impressed "COMMERAW.S" The "S" is impressed backwards
Type: Mark
Location: Shoulder, side 2
Inscription: Impressed "STONEWARE/ N*YORK"
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- African American maker
Materials
- Stoneware (salt-glazed)
- Salt glaze
Techniques
- Thrown
- Incised
- Painted
- Stamped (impressed)
Dimensions (inches)
9.921 (H) x 10.02 (L) x 7.598 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
25.2 (H) x 25.45 (L) x 19.3 (Diam)
Measurement Notes
7" diameter mouth, slightly oval; 4 3/4" base (flat) Condition: large chip @ foot & below "W.2" & near rim; chip @ inside side.