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On Display: House - Stoneware Closet
Jar and cover
James Egbert, Durell Williams
August 5 1797 (1797-1797)
Category
Ceramics
Creator/Artist/Maker
James Egbert (Possible maker)
Place of Origin
Poughkeepsie; New York; Dutchess; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Stoneware (salt-glazed)
- Salt glaze
Museum Object Number
1959.1914 A, B
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1959.1914 A, B
Object Name
Jar and cover
Category
Ceramics
Creator (Role)
James Egbert (Possible maker); Durell Williams (Possible maker)
Place of Origin
Poughkeepsie; New York; Dutchess; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
August 5 1797 (1797-1797)
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Shoulder
Inscription: Incised "C. H & P Duncombs Sweetmeat Pot/ Made august 5th 1797"
Mark/Signature: No
Materials
- Stoneware (salt-glazed)
- Salt glaze
Techniques
- Thrown
- Incised
- Painted
Dimensions (inches)
11.654 (H) x 9.449 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
29.6 (H) x 24 (Diam)
Measurement Notes
Diameter is 5 1/2" at rim, 5 3/4" at flat base.
Dimensions of the lid are 5 7/8" diameter x 7/8" height.