Manufacturer

Nathan Clark and Ethan S. Fox

Material

stoneware

Dimensions

Overall: 11 x 10 1/2 in. ( 27.9 x 26.7 cm )

Creation Date

1829 – 1838

Description

Salt-glazed stoneware water jug with impressed commemorative inscription and maker's mark, and decorated with bands of stamped flowers and dots as well as an applied molded eagle and two shields. Handle missing.

Marks/Inscription

impressed: on both sides of jug: "CLARK & FOX / ATHENS, NY"; "GEORGE EDWIN SEYMOUR / COMMANDER OF STEAM-BOATS / TELEGRAPH, CALEDONIA, QUEBEC, THISTLE, / COMMERCE, & SAFETY-BARGE LADY-CLINTON, & / STEAM-BOATS NEW-PHILADELPHIA, & DE-WITT CLINTON."

Provenance

Gift of George A. Zabriskie

Kitchen Artifact ID

1947.142