Stoneware Jug

Object/Artifact

Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Stoneware Jug

Entry/Object ID

2019.13.1

Description

Ovoid stoneware jug, tapering to a narrow base and applied strap handle. Cobalt leaf decoration surrounding maker's mark. Cobalt highlighting at the base of the handle.

Context

Nathan Clark, born 1787, moved to Athens at 18 years old to start a pottery. Clark ran the business by himself until 1829 when he was joined by Ethan S. Fox, a relative by marriage. By 1838, Clark retired from the pottery and sold his share of the business to Fox. Nathan Clark Jr. eventually took over the business from Fox but began making the potter with "N. Clark Jr." differentiating the two Clarks.

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Clark, Nathan

Date made

1813 - 1829

Place

Town

Athens

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Manufacturer's Mark

Location

Front

Transcription

N. Clark / Athens

Language

English

Material/Technique

Stamped

Material

Stoneware, Clay

Relationships

Related Publications

Notes

Ketchum, William C, Jr. "Potters and Potteries oof New York State, 1650-1900."