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Flower container (Wall pocket)
Jacob Eberly and Co., Samuel Bell and Sons
1880-1908
Category
Ceramics
Creator/Artist/Maker
Jacob Eberly and Co. (Possible maker)
Place of Origin
Strasburg; Virginia; Shenandoah; Shenandoah Valley; United States; North America
Materials
- Earthenware (slipware, redware)
- Lead glaze
Museum Object Number
1967.1641
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1967.1641
Object Name
Flower container (Wall pocket)
Category
Ceramics
Creator (Role)
Jacob Eberly and Co. (Possible maker); Samuel Bell and Sons (Possible maker)
Place of Origin
Strasburg; Virginia; Shenandoah; Shenandoah Valley; United States; North America
Date
1880-1908
Materials
- Earthenware (slipware, redware)
- Lead glaze
Techniques
- Thrown
- Molded
- Slip decorated
Dimensions (inches)
6.496 (H) x 3.937 (W) x 3.937 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
16.5 (H) x 10 (W) x 10 (D)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Catalogue: Crocker Farm, Inc. Crocker Farm Auction Catalogue.
• Very similar pocket overall, but without lower tray and some differences to coloration: July 19, 2014 sale, lot 70, attributed to J. Eberly & Co. Strasburg, VA, c. 1890 (For another, see March 2, 2013 sale, lot 142.)Catalogue: Pook & Pook Inc., Downingtown PA (sales cat.).
• Similar pocket overall, but without lower tray: Master collection, June 19-20, 2009, lot 67, Shenendoah Valley, attributed to Samuel Bell & Sons, late 19th century.