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Jug (Pitcher or bottle)
1820-1840
Category
Ceramics
Place of Origin
New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Stoneware (salt-glazed)
- Salt glaze
Museum Object Number
1961.0162 A, B
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Complete Details
Object Number
1961.0162 A, B
Object Name
Jug (Pitcher or bottle)
Category
Ceramics
Place of Origin
New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1820-1840
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Side
Inscription: Impressed "G. WASHINGTON/ FOR. EVER"
Mark/Signature: No
Subject(s)
- Washington
- George
- President
- George Washington
- Political figure
- Government
- Religious imagery
- Christ (Jesus)
Materials
- Stoneware (salt-glazed)
- Salt glaze
Techniques
- Thrown
- Stamped (impressed)
- Sprig-molded
Dimensions (inches)
12.677 (H) x 8.228 (L) x 8.268 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
32.2 (H) x 20.9 (L) x 21 (Diam)
Measurement Notes
Diam (base): 5 1/2"; Diam. at widest part: 8"
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Webster, Donald Blake. 1971 Decorated Stoneware Pottery of North America.
• Published: p. 152, no. 192, NY state, 1820-40Book: Ames, Kenneth L. 1977 Beyond Necessity: Art in the Folk Tradition.
• Published on p. 71, fig. 74.Catalogue: Brandywine River Museum Antiques Show (catalogue).
• Published: p. 6, fig. 4