Oyster Jar

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Oyster Jar

ca. 1840

stoneware with Albany-slipglaze interior and cobalt decoration

6 in. (15.24 cm)

CULTURE OR GROUP:

American

OBJECT NAME:

jars

MARKS:

"T. DOWNING / PICKLED OYSTERS / NO*5 BROAD ST / NEW YORK" on the shoulder



CREDIT LINE:

Museum Purchase through the Theresa E. and Harlan E. Moore Charitable Trust Fund

OBJECT NUMBER:

2020-10-1

IMAGE USE:

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LOCATION:

Moore Gallery

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DIMENSIONS

  • primary object: 6 x 3 7/8 x 3 7/8 in. (15.24 x 9.84 x 9.84 cm)

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