Jar
Classification:
Date:
1780-1840
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/2 x 5 1/4 in. ( 16.5 x 13.3 cm )
Description:
Wheelthrown redware cylindrical jar with collared opening; sgraffito decoration of stylized tulips and flowers with splashes of green under lead glaze.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1952.268
Gallery Label:
This jar has been attributed to Pennsylvania German potter Georg Hübener (1757-1828) of Montgomery County, who was working from 1785 to 1798.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
30500
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dish
Classification:
Date:
1800-1820
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 12 3/8 in. ( 3.8 x 31.4 cm )
Description:
Drape molded redware dish with slightly serrated edge; sgraffito and painted iron oxide and copper green decoration of a horse and rider blowing a horn and brandishing a sword; two tulips below; sgraffito scalloped border pattern; lead glaze.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1952.266
Gallery Label:
Soldiers on horseback were a favorite subject of Pennsylvania German potters. Although the riders are rarely identified, they are often assumed to be George Washington.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
30497
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Book flask
Classification:
Date:
1849-1858
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 3/4 x 3 1/4 x 8 in. ( 27.3 x 8.3 x 20.3 cm )
Description:
Molded yellowware flask in shape of a book with banded spine, rimmed circular opening at top; mottled brown glaze (Rockingham) with green and yellow.
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Object Number:
1953.712
Marks:
impressed: on spine: "BENNINGTON / COMPANION / C"
Gallery Label:
The United States Pottery Company (1847 - 1858) produced ornamental objects including yellow ware with Rockingham and flint enamel glazes, agate and granite wares, porcelain and parian. Technically innovative, the United States Pottery Company gained national prominence when its wares were featured in the 1853 Crystal Palace Exhibition in New York City. Book flasks, produced in four quart, two quart, and one pint sizes, were a popular novelty item at Bennington and other Rockingham potteries. The "spine" of the book was usually impressed with a title, such as Battle of Bennington, Bennington Ladies, Hermit's Delight, or Suffering and Death.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1858
eMuseum Object ID:
30490
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bottle
Classification:
Date:
1858-1862
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/2 x 4 x 2 1/4 in. ( 21.6 x 10.2 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Molded yellowware bottle in form of an upright smiling man, whose hat forms the opening, wearing an overcoat and holding a violin against his chest; transparent glaze.
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Object Number:
1953.730
Marks:
impressed: on front, near base: "BULKLEY, FISKE, & CO./NEW YORK"
Gallery Label:
Bulkley, Fiske, & Co. Grocers, (William Bulkley and Frederick B. Fiske) at 51 Vesey Street, are listed in the New York City directories from 1858 to 1862.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1862
eMuseum Object ID:
30489
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Figurine - poodle
Classification:
Date:
1849-1858
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 x 8 3/4 x 4 in. ( 20.3 x 22.2 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Yellowware figurine of standing poodle with mottled brown glaze (Rockingham); basket with fruit in mouth, fruit painted with yellow and green enamel; applied, extruded "coleslaw" fur.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1952.246
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1858
eMuseum Object ID:
30485
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dish
Classification:
Date:
1791
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 11 in. ( 4.4 x 27.9 cm )
Description:
Molded redware dish with with sgraffito decoration: large two-headed eagle with heart-shaped trunk flanked by two stylized flowers and peacocks with inscription above and on border in old German; green patches (copper oxide) under a lead glaze.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1952.265
Marks:
incised: on obverse: "Wer sich gern last straffen der wirt klugwerden wer aber nicht strafft sein will der bliebt ein narr 1791"; "Hier ist abgebilt/ein Dobelder/Adler."
Gallery Label:
Pennsylvania German potters occasionally inscribed proverbs or witty sayings on their wares. The rim of this plate translates to: "Whoever gladly lets himself be punished will become wise, but whoever goes unpunished will remain a fool." Between the heads of the eagle, Huebener has inscribed, "Here is depicted a double eagle."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1791
eMuseum Object ID:
30468
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dish: possibly match box holder/ashtray
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1924
Medium:
Whiteware
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 6 x 4 1/4 in. ( 8.9 x 15.2 x 10.8 cm )
Description:
Whiteware match holder with cylindrical upright section in middle of oval dish; upright section for holding matchbox has rectangular holes in top and sides to expose striking surface; upright section decorated foliate wreath and initials in Cyrillic (?) alphbet; gilded edge.
Object Number:
INV.13619
Marks:
printed: in green on underside: "BUFFALO CHINA/1924"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1924
eMuseum Object ID:
30466
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Flask
Classification:
Date:
1849-1852
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 x 4 1/4 x 4 5/8 in. ( 27.9 x 10.8 x 11.7 cm )
Description:
Molded yellowware flask in form of an upright man whose hat forms the opening, wearing a suit under a long cloak that he holds closed with his concealed hand and clutches in his other; exterior with mottled brown glaze (Rockingham).
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1952.244
Marks:
impressed: on base in circle: "Lyman Fenton & Co./Fentons/ENAMEL/PATENTED./1849/BENNINGTON, Vt."
Gallery Label:
This flask is also known as the "Coachman" bottle. The original design has been attributed to English modeler Daniel Greatbach.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1852
eMuseum Object ID:
30457
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candlesticks (pair)
Classification:
Date:
1850-1870
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/2 × 9 1/2 in. (11.4 × 24.1 cm)
Description:
One of a pair of molded yellowware candlesticks with cylindrical shaft; rimmed candleholder and circular foot; mottled brown glaze (Rockingham) with green flecks.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1952.243a
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
30455
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Statuettes - lions (2)
Classification:
Date:
1849-1858
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 1/4 x 10 7/8 x 6 in. ( 23.5 x 27.6 x 15.2 cm )
Description:
One of a pair of yellowware lions with mottled brown glaze (Rockingham) on rectangular bases; both have applied and extruded "coleslaw" mane; (a) has tongue up, (b) has no tongue.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1952.242a
Marks:
impressed: on underside of base: "Lyman Fenton & Co./Fentons/ENAMEL/PATENTED./1849/BENNINGTON Vt"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1858
eMuseum Object ID:
30452
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pages
