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Jar
Conrad Mumbouer (Mumbauer)
1810-1840
Category
Ceramics
Creator/Artist/Maker
Conrad Mumbouer (Mumbauer) (Possible maker)
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Bucks; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Earthenware (slipware, redware)
- Lead glaze
Museum Object Number
1960.0637
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1960.0637
Object Name
Jar
Category
Ceramics
Creator (Role)
Conrad Mumbouer (Mumbauer) (Possible maker)
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Bucks; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Southeastern Pennsylvania
Date
1810-1840
Materials
- Earthenware (slipware, redware)
- Lead glaze
Techniques
- Thrown
- Slip decorated
- Sgraffito
Dimensions (inches)
7.165 (H) x 6.024 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
18.2 (H) x 15.3 (Diam)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Hutchins, Catherine E., et al. 1983 Arts of the Pennsylvania Germans.
• Published: fig. 136Catalogue: Hollander, Stacy C., et al. 2001 American Radiance: The Ralph Esmerian Gift to the American Folk Art Museum.
• Somewhat similar approach to sgraffito (drooping) tulips on jar: p. 132, no. 92, possibly Conrad Mumbauer or John Monday, c. 1810-40Book: Garvan, Beatrice B. 1982 The Pennsylvania German Collection.
• Similar jar, possibly influential in maker attribution: p 186. Cats. 74 & 75Catalogue: Pook & Pook Inc., Downingtown PA (sales cat.).
• Flowering plant dish attributed to Conrad Mumbouer, c. 1815 : January 11, 2008, lot 252.Catalogue: Sotheby & Co.. auction catalogue: .
• Series of sgraffito dishes attributed to Conrad Mumbouer (or, some, John Monday): January 25, 2014 (NY), Ralph O. Esmerian sale, lots 501-504, plus some later lots.