Jug

ca. 1814-1849

Place madeNew York, New York, United States, North America

Salt-glazed stoneware, cobalt oxide

Overall: 14 1/4 × 9 1/2 in. (36.2 × 24.1 cm)

Purchased from Elie Nadelman

1937.811

This object was once part of the folk art collection of Elie Nadelman (1882-1946), the avant-garde sculptor. From 1924 to 1934, Nadelman's collection was displayed in his Museum of Folk Arts, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. The Historical Society purchased Nadelman's entire collection in 1937.

DescriptionSalt-glazed stoneware jug with impressed maker's mark and decorated with incised and cobalt blue painted ribbon motif.

Markingsimpressed: on front: "C. CROLIUS / STONEWARE / MANUFACTURER / NEW-YORK"

ProvenanceThe Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman

ClassificationsCERAMICS