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Jar
William Hare
1839-1885
Category
Ceramics
Creator/Artist/Maker
William Hare (Maker)
Place of Origin
Wilmington; Delaware; New Castle; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Stoneware (salt-glazed)
- Salt glaze
Museum Object Number
1967.0256
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mr. Jack Crawford
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Object Number
1967.0256
Object Name
Jar
Category
Ceramics
Creator (Role)
William Hare (Maker)
Place of Origin
Wilmington; Delaware; New Castle; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1839-1885
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Shoulder
Inscription: Impressed "WM. HARE/ WILMINGTON DE".
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Stoneware (salt-glazed)
- Salt glaze
Techniques
- Thrown
- Stamped (impressed)
Dimensions (inches)
7.283 (H) x 4.626 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
18.5 (H) x 11.75 (Diam)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Koterski, James R. 2005 Early Potters and Potteries of Delaware: Historical and Commercial Perspectives, 1760-1890.
• Hare pottery discussed: pp. 75-93. On p. 195, "Operated French Street Pottery from 1839 to 1885; only known Delaware potter to mark his wares."Catalogue: Crocker Farm, Inc. Crocker Farm Auction Catalogue.
• Sale catalogue for March 5, 2001 sale includes a marked William Hare jug dated circa 1870 on p. 49, item no. 342.