Collection Highlights
Provisional Constitution and Ordinances for the People of the United States
Date:
1858
Object Number:
LIB.KF4550.Z9.B76
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Jar
Object Number:
1937.816
Date:
1798-1802
Medium:
Stoneware, cobalt oxide
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 x 8 1/4 in. ( 22.9 x 21 cm )
Marks:
impressed: on front: "D. MORGAN / N. YORK"
Description:
Salt-glazed stoneware two-handled jar with impressed maker's mark and decorated with impressed and cobalt blue painted crescents and flowers.
Gallery Label:
David Morgan worked for John Crolius, Jr., the brother of Clarkson Crolius, Sr., before taking over Thomas Commeraw's kiln in 1799.
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.
