Molasses Jug

c. 1942

Samuel Faigin

Associated Names
Samuel Faigin

Artist, American, 1913 - 1967

The image shows a stoneware jug with a handle on its left side and a narrow spout on the top. The jug is primarily brown with hints of blue and green tones, including a blue floral design on its front. Positioned towards the right side, the base is broad and tapers upwards to the spout. The surface appears textured and slightly worn, with a numeral "2" and a maker's mark visible near the neck.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.5 x 28 cm (14 x 11 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 13 3/4" High 9 3/4" Dia(max) 7" Dia(base)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7157

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in graphite: Samuel Fagin

Wikidata ID

Q64630284

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