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Jar (Crock)
David Drake
1843-1863
Category
Ceramics
Creator/Artist/Maker
David Drake (Maker)
Place of Origin
Edgefield District; South Carolina; Edgefield; South; United States; North America
Materials
- Stoneware (ash- or alkaline-glazed)
- Alkaline glaze
Museum Object Number
1978.0109
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Complete Details
Object Number
1978.0109
Object Name
Jar (Crock)
Category
Ceramics
Creator (Role)
David Drake (Maker)
Place of Origin
Edgefield District; South Carolina; Edgefield; South; United States; North America
Date
1843-1863
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Shoulder
Inscription: Incised script "Lm"
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- African American maker
- Slavery
Materials
- Stoneware (ash- or alkaline-glazed)
- Alkaline glaze
Techniques
- Thrown
- Incised
Dimensions (inches)
15.37 (H) x 14.18 (W) x 14 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
39.05 (H) x 36.03 (W) x 35.56 (Diam)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Koverman, Jill Beute. 1998 I made this jar...The Life and Works of the Enslaved African-American Potter Dave.
• Related information on possible maker.Article: Goldberg, Arthur F. & Witkowski, James P. 2006 "Beneath His Magic Touch: The Dated Vessels of the African-American Potter Dave". Ceramics in America. 58-92.
• Detailed information on a broad range of dated examples.Book: The Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts. 2005 Southern Perspective: A Sampling from the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts.
• Dave the Potter jar in MESDA collection: pp. 62-63Web Site: MESDA "Storage Jar". The Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts 2013 http://www.mesda.org/collections/ceramics_sprite/mesda_davidjar_sprite.html
• Somewhat similar form jar by David Drake (c. 1781-c. 1870), dated 1858Catalogue: Crocker Farm, Inc. Crocker Farm Auction Catalogue.
• Four-handled 1858 David Drake Jar with extensive inscription: sold at auction July 23-August 6, 2021, lot 1, inscribed shoulder "A very Large Jar which has 4 handles / pack it full of fresh meats- then light candles," signed "Lm . April 12 . 1858 / Dave." Includes detailed discussion.Article: Spinozzi, Adrienne. 10//2022 The Origins of Edgefield Pottery. Antiques. CLXXXIX (No. 5): 64-73.
• Article on Edgefield SC ceramicsCatalogue: Crocker Farm, Inc. Crocker Farm Auction Catalogue.
• Paler jar of similar form by Drake, bearing incised owl motif and inscription: Spring 2024 sale, lot 1, inscribed "Eagle toed owl." 1830-40