Collection Highlights
Undutiful Boys
Date:
1835
Object Number:
1858.23
Medium:
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Jar
Object Number:
1937.815
Date:
1837
Medium:
Stoneware, cobalt oxide
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 x 8 1/2 in. ( 25.4 x 21.6 cm )
Marks:
impressed: on front: "CLARK & FOX / ATHENS NY"
"3056" and "17" in graphite on bottom
Description:
Salt-glazed stoneware two-handled pot with impressed maker's mark and dated "1837" in cobalt blue.
Gallery Label:
The interior of this crock is glazed with Albany slip, a naturally occurring clay found near Albany. The clay was mixed with water until liquid and then poured and swirled around the interior of the vessel. A coating of Albany slip prevented a reaction with highly acidic or alkaline foods stored in the vessels, gave a pleasing appearance, and provided a smooth finish that was easier to clean.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
