Jar
Object number2007.57.40
Manufacturer
Hamilton and Jones
Date1866-1897
OriginGreensboro, PA
Mediumstoneware clay with salt glaze; brown and cobalt blue slips
Credit LineGift of Bernard Vavrek and Joanne Vavrek
DescriptionLarge salt-glazed stoneware storage jar, ten-gallon capacity: light gray color, with some beige spotting; tall cylindrical shape, two robust pulled handles applied near top; two incised lines delineate neck area; overhanging rounded rim; deep brown Albany-slip interior; combination of freehand and stencilled cobalt-slip decoration: brushed numeral near base, surrounded by a ring of dots; very large and extensive stencilled label features roses, daisies, and leaves, and provides maker information.Dimensions20.75 x 12.5 in. (52.7 x 31.8 cm)MarksCombination of freehand and stencilled cobalt-slip decoration: brushed "10" near base and text reads: "HAMILTON & JONES / STAR POTTERY / GREENSBORO. PA."
Historical NotesJames and William "Leet" Hamilton moved from Beaver County to Greensboro, Greene County, Pennsylvania, c.1850. For seven years, they worked together as "Jas. Hamilton & Co.". In 1857, Leet broke away, and started his own stoneware business, until about 1865. In 1866, Leet sold his firm to his son, Frank, and son-in-law, John Jones; early on, this pottery was known as the "Union Pottery" and then "Star Pottery", and finally, simply "Hamilton and Jones"; this concern remained in business until 1897. Part of a collection of stoneware from local manufacturers in the Western Pennsylvania region.
Related person
John Jones
Related person
Frank Hamilton
Collector
Bernard Vavrek
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On view
1860-1870
1850-1875