Related person
Clarkson Crolius Sr.
(American, 1773 – 1843)
Related person
Clarkson Crolius Jr.
(1806-1887)
Die
1800–1838
Lead
Overall: 1/2 × 3/4 × 3/8 in. (1.3 × 1.9 × 1 cm)
Gift of Dr. John E. Stillwell
1925.53
This die is part of a group that were in the possession of the Crolius pottery. Two of the dies - the potter at his wheel and the smoking kiln - were used in decorating the silk ribbon of the Potter's Society (see INV.4357).
DescriptionRectangular lead die with engraved image of a stoneware two-handled jar.ClassificationsTRADE TOOLS & EQUIPMENT