Collection Highlights
Diana of the Tower
1899
1977.3
Bronze
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Jar and lid
Object name
Jar and lid
Date
1820-1860
Medium
Stoneware
Dimensions
Overall: 8 x 5 1/2 in. ( 20.3 x 14 cm )
Description
Salt-glazed stoneware jar marked with retailer's name on front.
Credit Line
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number
1937.872ab
Marks
impressed: on front: "WILLIAM PARTRIDGE & SON,/NO 27 CLIFF ST NY"
Gallery Label
During the second half of the 19th century and into the early 20th century, stoneware manufacturers commonly supplied local businesses with vessels designed for their products and marked with the retailer's name. Druggists, grocers, brewers, and ink suppliers ordered containers simply marked with their name, location, and sometimes a word describing the contents.
Provenance
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
