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Stoneware Crock

c. 1936

Fred Weiss

Associated Names

Fred Weiss

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large, ceramic jug with a smooth, rounded surface. The jug has a handle and is decorated with blue swirls and the number "1790." The color scheme is mostly gray with blue accents. The jug is centered in the image, tilted towards the viewer, showcasing its patterns and handle.

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Artwork overview

Medium

gouache, colored pencil, and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 53.3 x 34.1 cm (21 x 13 7/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 12" High
Accession Number

1943.8.5076

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in ink: DRAWING OF THE "DEACON POTTERY" GREENWICH-CONN. BY FRED WEISS

Wikidata ID

Q64570671

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