Artist/Maker
Clarkson Crolius Jr.
(1806-1887)
Rib for shaping vessel
1800–1838
Place madeNew York, New York, United States, North America
Wood
Overall: 1/8 in. × 2 in. × 3 1/4 in. (0.3 × 5.1 × 8.3 cm)
Gift of Dr. John E. Stillwell
1925.73
Potters used ribs to smooth the outside surface of lines created by throwing. This rib was made from the wood of a cigar box.
DescriptionRectangular wooden rib with central finger hole.ClassificationsCERAMICS
