Stoneware storage jar

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Object Details

Created by

Dave the Potter, American, circa 1800 - circa 1870

Description

Edgefield stoneware storage jar, ovoid form with tooled rim and two small handles on the upper portion of body near rim. Signed and dated by artist vertically at upper body.

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Date

1852

Object number

2011.69

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Type

jars

Medium

ceramic and glaze

Dimensions

H x W: 17 x 15 1/2 in. (43.2 x 39.4 cm)

Place made

Edgefield County, South Carolina, United States, North and Central America

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification

Slavery and Freedom Objects

Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design

Exhibition

Slavery and Freedom

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 3, C3 053

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Topic

African American

Craftsmanship

Design

Slavery

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50df3f558-a10b-47a6-8a60-991f751dee99

Record ID

nmaahc_2011.69