Woven in bunches of five; open, diamond pattern, diagonal weaving. Top two are wrapped bands that are connected by vertical pieces, woven with a wide red ribbon and tied in a bow. Mouth is flared outward, sides are tapered more slightly. Bottom are woven
Provenance
James Buchanan- Hetty Parker- Donor's Grandmother- Mrs. T. Warren Metzger [donor]- Foundation
Circular pasteboard box. On bottom of box, in ink script, "Made by Matthias Zahm about the year 1840. Received from the estate of Godfried Zahm in the year 1888 by ? R. Goodell given to Mary S. Goodell, 1888."
This object may not be part of 1925.031 collection
Very small redware jar, squat ovoid shape with small foot ring and flaring rim. Orange-brown body, decorated with random slanted swaths of dark manganese. Tin glazed inside and out except for bottom 1/5 of exterior and bottom.
Unique inscription: "A Bixler" is impressed on bottom with printer's fraktur typeface.
East Earl Twp. or Brecknock Twp. Attributed to Absalom Bixler (1802-1884).
Little brown glazed, pot-bellied earthenware jug with applied strap handle. Sits on small foot ring, has cove neck and pronounced lip. Inscribed with pencil on bottom is "Made at Sam Brown Potrey / Rock Springs, MD / about 1840 / Lizzie S. ?? / Book".
Height does not include cork; width includes handle.
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2014-04-04
Condition Notes
Portion of handle broken off and mended. Handle has strong chipping along left side and one chip on right. Glazing only covers part of foot ring; non under base. Edge of foot ring has strong wear/ some chipping. Top of cork is broken off.