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Inkwell (Ink fountain)
1820-1850
Category
Ceramics
Place of Origin
New York; Mid-Atlantic or Hudson River Valley; United States; North America
Materials
- Stoneware (salt-glazed)
- Salt glaze
Museum Object Number
1959.1788
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1959.1788
Object Name
Inkwell (Ink fountain)
Category
Ceramics
Place of Origin
New York; Mid-Atlantic or Hudson River Valley; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Possibly New York.
Date
1820-1850
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Sidewall
Inscription: Stamped (impressed) "E. R. BALL."
Mark/Signature: No
Materials
- Stoneware (salt-glazed)
- Salt glaze
Techniques
- Molded
- Rouletted (coggled)
- Stamped (impressed)
Dimensions (inches)
2.598 (H) x 10.394 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
6.6 (H) x 26.4 (Diam)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Article: Wierenga, Lee. 05//2010 Crocks, Jugs and Jars: Decorated American Stoneware. Brandywine River Museum Antiques Show (catalogue). 5-10.
• Published: p. 7, fig. 5Book: Webster, Donald Blake. 1971 Decorated Stoneware Pottery of North America.
• Similar form inkwells with double-beaded borders: p. 181, no. 244 (right), inscribed "INK FOUNTAIN"; p. 183, no. 247, inscribed "J. B. COTTLE" (recipient?), 1820-40.Book: Ketchum, William C. 1987 Potters & Potteries of New York State, 1650-1900.
• General information about region where this was possibly produced.