About this artwork
Extending from Pennsylvania to Virginia, the Shenandoah Valley was a prime area for ceramic production due to its abundance of red clays. Made in Strasburg, Virginia, this mug is part of a rich history of pottery in the region; the Bell family of potters originated in the late eighteenth century. S. Bell and Sons was a maker of both stoneware and earthenware. On this mug, manganese and copper glazes produced green and brown mottled shades, which gave Shenandoah Valley pottery its distinctive aesthetic.
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Status
- Currently Off View
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Department
- Arts of the Americas
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Artist
- S. Bell & Son (Manufacturer)
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Title
- Mug
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Place
- Strasburg (Object made in)
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Date
- c. 1882–1900
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Medium
- Earthenware, slip, and lead, copper, and manganese oxide glazes
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Inscriptions
- Marked: S.BELL & SON, Strasburg
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Dimensions
- H.: 18.4 cm (7 1/4 in.)
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Credit Line
- Bequest of Elizabeth R. Vaughan
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Reference Number
- 1950.1683
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IIIF Manifest
- https://api.artic.edu/api/v1/artworks/73432/manifest.json
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