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Jar
Samuel Bell and Sons
1882-1908
Category
Ceramics
Creator/Artist/Maker
Samuel Bell and Sons (Maker)
Place of Origin
Strasburg; Virginia; Shenandoah; Shenandoah Valley; United States; North America
Materials
- Earthenware (slipware, redware)
- Lead glaze
Museum Object Number
1960.0544
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1960.0544
Object Name
Jar
Category
Ceramics
Creator (Role)
Samuel Bell and Sons (Maker)
Place of Origin
Strasburg; Virginia; Shenandoah; Shenandoah Valley; United States; North America
Date
1882-1908
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Upper side of body
Inscription: Stamped in wet clay before firing: "BELL. & SON./ STRASBURG"
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Earthenware (slipware, redware)
- Lead glaze
Techniques
- Thrown
- Slip decorated
- Stamped (impressed)
Dimensions (inches)
6.299 (H) x 5.315 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
16 (H) x 13.5 (Diam)