Jug1875–190019 × 11"Glazed stoneware with cobalt decorationGift of Gertrude Schweitzer1986.4.10High shouldered jug with slightly tapered cylindrical sides. 5 gallon capacity with designation incised at front shoulder. Narrow double incised lines at base of neck and at shoulder. Applied ear-shaped handle terminates with slight extension. grey color with "orange peel" surface of salt glaze. appears to be wheel thrown.
FREEHAND CALLIGRAPHIC INSCRIPTION IN COBALT BLUE SLIP, FRONT CENTER: S. & (OR V) P. ELIZABETH N. J. 152468362Artist unidentifiedContainersThe American Folk Art Museum believes this work to be in the public domain. incised at neck: '5'in cobalt slip front center: 'S.V.P / ELIZABETH / N.J.' http://nodes.emuseum.com/BU1BGBAG/apis/emuseum/network/v1/vocabularies/termMaster24557ElizabethElizabethUnited StatesNew JerseyThree Dimensional WorksElizabethObject information is a work in progress and may be updated with new research. Records are reviewed and revised, and the American Folk Art Museum welcomes additional information.
To help improve this record, please email photoservices@folkartmuseum.orgPotters and potteries were common in NJ, however, the only one in Elizabeth that is referred to is J(ohn) M. Pruden, 1835–1879, who manufactured stoneware.POTTERYhttp://nodes.emuseum.com/BU1BGBAG/apis/emuseum/network/v1/vocabularies/termMaster24557http://nodes.emuseum.com/BU1BGBAG/apis/emuseum/network/v1/vocabularies/termMaster24557http://nodes.emuseum.com/BU1BGBAG/apis/emuseum/network/v1/vocabularies/termMaster2455718751900 1986 4 1 Object information is a work in progress and may be updated with new research. Records are reviewed and revised, and the American Folk Art Museum welcomes additional information.
To help improve this record, please email photoservices@folkartmuseum.orgPotters and potteries were common in NJ, however, the only one in Elizabeth that is referred to is J(ohn) M. Pruden, 1835–1879, who manufactured stoneware.POTTERY