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Mug
Solomon Bell
1834-1882
Category
Ceramics
Creator/Artist/Maker
Solomon Bell (Maker)
Place of Origin
Strasburg; Virginia; Shenandoah; Shenandoah Valley; United States; North America
Materials
- Earthenware (slipware, redware)
- Lead glaze
Museum Object Number
1967.1657
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1967.1657
Object Name
Mug
Category
Ceramics
Creator (Role)
Solomon Bell (Maker)
Place of Origin
Strasburg; Virginia; Shenandoah; Shenandoah Valley; United States; North America
Date
1834-1882
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Left of handle
Inscription: Stamped impression in wet clay before firing: "SOLOMON BELL"
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Earthenware (slipware, redware)
- Lead glaze
Techniques
- Thrown
- Extruded
- Slip decorated
Dimensions (inches)
4.921 (H) x 6.102 (L) x 4.331 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
12.5 (H) x 15.5 (L) x 11 (Diam)