Jar

Item

Title
Jar
Artisan
David Drake-Lewis Miles Pottery
Status
Enslaved Person
Date
1855
Location
Edgefield District, South Carolina
South Carolina
Object Type
Ceramic
Medium
Alkaline-glazed stoneware
Description
Three Gallon Jar. Inscribed “Dave / April 5 / 1855”. Also inscribed “LM” with “/ /” slash marks and three punctuates ***” as capacity marks. This beautifully glazed two-handled jar is distinguished by the well-tooled rim and shoulder treatment. The “Dave” signature and date are executed with an extraordinarily bold flourish.
Home Institution
The Chipstone Foundation
Institutional Object Number
2013.7
Home Institution Link
https://chipstone.dom5183.com/objects-1/info?query=mfs%20all%20%222013.7%22&sort=0
Media
Jar