Kathryn Boxhorn
A Pot for Abby Cross off Westerly, Rhode Island, and Stonington, Connecticut

Ceramics in America 2006

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  • Figure 1
    Figure 1

    Storage jar, Adam States II, Stonington, Connecticut, 1820–1826. Salt-glazed stoneware. H. 9". This ovoid jar has applied, flattened, and ribbed handles, incised lines approximately one inch below the rim, and an early footed base. The interior has a dark Albany slip glaze. Small clay imperfections can be seen on the surface of the pot.

  • Figure 2
    Figure 2

    Detail of the stamp on the pot illustrated in fig. 1.

  • Figure 3
    Figure 3

    Detail of the stamp on the back of the pot illustrated in fig. 1.