Jar
MakerMade by
S. L. Pewtress & Co.
American, founded 1868
Date1860-1880
MediumWheel-thrown stoneware with a salt glaze, brown slip glaze, and cobalt blue decoration
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width including handles x depth): 11 1/4 x 11 1/8 x 10 1/4in. (28.6 x 28.3 x 26cm)
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionThree-gallon, wide-mouthed, ovoid, grey stoneware jar with a salt glaze on the exterior and a brown slip glaze, or Albany-type glaze, on the interior. The jar has a rolled rim with two delicate, lug handles just below; the handles are pressed against the jar along their full length. Between the handles, on one side, is the impressed mark, "S.L.PEWTRESS&CO/ FAIR HAVEN CONN/ 3". A small amount of cobalt blue has been applied over the mark, however, the jar's primary decoration is below the mark. A hand-painted, thickly-applied cobalt blue design consists of an elongated bird standing on a leafy, stylized branch. There is some light crazing over all the exterior glazed surfaces of the jar, as well as some slight light brown discoloration as a result of the glazing and firing process. An unknown white substance has adhered to portions of the interior of the jar.
Object number2005.12.0
MarkingsBetween the handles, on one side, is the impressed mark, "S.L.PEWTRESS&CO/ FAIR HAVEN CONN/ 3".Subject Terms
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