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Jug (Pitcher)
William H. Morgan
1823
Category
Ceramics
Creator/Artist/Maker
William H. Morgan (Maker)
Place of Origin
Baltimore; Maryland; Baltimore; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Stoneware (salt-glazed)
- Salt glaze
Museum Object Number
1958.0671
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1958.0671
Object Name
Jug (Pitcher)
Category
Ceramics
Creator (Role)
William H. Morgan (Maker)
Place of Origin
Baltimore; Maryland; Baltimore; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1823
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Signature
Location: To upper left of handle and on underside
Inscription: Incised "Morgan/ maker" and "Pitt Street/ Balt/o/ 1823" in script
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Stoneware (salt-glazed)
- Salt glaze
Techniques
- Thrown
- Incised
- Painted
Dimensions (inches)
10.669 (H) x 8.425 (L) x 7.224 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
27.1 (H) x 21.4 (L) x 18.35 (Diam)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Article: Kille, John E. 2005 "Distinguishing Marks and Flowering Designs: Baltimore's Utilitarian Stoneware Industry". Ceramics in America. 93-132.
• Published: p. 107, fig.29Article: Wierenga, Lee. 05//2010 Crocks, Jugs and Jars: Decorated American Stoneware. Brandywine River Museum Antiques Show (catalogue). 5-10.
• Published: p. 6, fig. 2Book: Webster, Donald Blake. 1971 Decorated Stoneware Pottery of North America.
• Published: p. 69, no. 52 a-b, side and underside (signed) views.Catalogue: 2010 Crocks, Jugs, and Jars: Decorated American Stoneware (antiques show catalogue).
• Published: fig. 2Article: Kille, John E. 2005 "Distinguishing Marks and Flowering Designs: Baltimore's Utilitarian Stoneware Industry". Ceramics in America. 93-132.
• Signed jar and milk pan by same maker: p. 95, figs 2-3, 1822Catalogue: Crocker Farm, Inc. Crocker Farm Auction Catalogue.
• Signed Morgan water cooler portraying birds on flowering tree: July 20, 2013 sale, lot 1, inscribed under one lug handle, "Morgan Maker / Balt". With extensive discussion.