Dish
The conjoined initials “AD” undoubtedly stand for Absalom Day, founder of the Day Pottery in Norwalk, Connecticut. The pottery specialized in slip-decorated wares, often with names and sayings. The green glaze and feathered letters and border seen here are among Day’s most sophisticated decorations.
Artwork Details
- Title: Dish
- Maker: Absalmon Day (1770–1843)
- Date: ca. 1794–1800
- Geography: Made in Norwalk, Connecticut, United States
- Culture: American
- Medium: Earthenware; Redware with slip decoration
- Dimensions: 16 1/2 x 12 3/4 in. (41.9 x 32.4 cm)
- Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Robert W. de Forest, 1933
- Object Number: 34.100.142
- Curatorial Department: The American Wing
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