Collection Highlights
Study for "Carmen Jones"
1944
2001.104
Watercolor and graphite on paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Jar
Object name
Jar
Date
1839-1841
Medium
Stoneware
Dimensions
Overall: 8 3/4 x 5 1/2 in. ( 22.2 x 14 cm )
Description
Albany slip-glazed stoneware jar with incised lines around rim and upper and impressed maker's mark.
Credit Line
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number
1928.60
Marks
impressed: on front: "SELBY COLSON & SANDERSON/POKEEPSIE, NY"
Gallery Label
Albany slip, a less expensive coating than salt glaze, was used as an exterior finish as well. The color of Albany slip varied slightly from one clay deposit to another.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
