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Jug

Various artists/makers

1836

Not on view

Unrecorded Edgefield District potter (American), Alkaline-glazed stoneware — This image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Unrecorded Edgefield District potter (American), Alkaline-glazed stoneware

Unrecorded Edgefield District potter (American), Alkaline-glazed stoneware

Unrecorded Edgefield District potter (American), Alkaline-glazed stoneware

Unrecorded Edgefield District potter (American), Alkaline-glazed stoneware

Unrecorded Edgefield District potter (American), Alkaline-glazed stoneware

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Title: Jug

Maker: Unrecorded Edgefield District potter (American)

Manufacturer: Drake & Rhodes Factory (American, 1832–1836)

Manufacturer: Drake, Rhodes & Company (American, 1836–1836)

Modeler: Ramey, Rhodes & Company (American, 1836–1838)

Date: 1836

Medium: Alkaline-glazed stoneware

Dimensions: Height: 11 in. (27.9 cm)

Credit Line: Beamer collection

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