Collection Highlights
Chaise (side chair)
1779
1817.13
Beech, gilding; silk upholstery
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Museum Collections
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Jar
Object name
Jar
Date
1798-1802
Medium
Stoneware, cobalt oxide
Dimensions
Overall: 9 x 8 1/4 in. ( 22.9 x 21 cm )
Description
Salt-glazed stoneware two-handled jar with impressed maker's mark and decorated with impressed and cobalt blue painted crescents and flowers.
Credit Line
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number
1937.816
Marks
impressed: on front: "D. MORGAN/N. YORK"
Gallery Label
David Morgan worked for John Crolius, Jr., the brother of Clarkson Crolius, Sr., before taking over Thomas Commeraw's kiln in 1799.
Provenance
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
