Go Home Our Logo

Pot

Object Name:
Pot
Object ID:
2007.006
Creator:
Osborn, James L. (1833-1893) -- Potter; Osborne, John H. (1836-1917) -- Potter
Place of Origin:
Gonic, NH
Date:
1865-1875
Description:
Pot. Red earthenware. Made by James L. Osborn (1833-1893) and John H. Osborne (1836-1917), Gonic, NH. One-quart size. Ovoid form with wide mouth. Mottled yellow-brown-green glaze. Double banded lip around rim. Incised band around shoulder. Stamped mark on shoulder, between band and rim: "J & J O GONIC NH", barely discernible.
Material:
Ceramic
Red ware
Dimensions:
H-4.8 Dia-5.4 inches
Provenance:
Acquired by seller from the collection of Gary Stradling of New York. Pot has the maker's mark of brothers James L. Osborn (1833-1893) and John H. Osborne (1836-1917) of Gonic, NH. The brothers worked together 1865-1875.
Credit Line:
New Hampshire Historical Society Purchase, Katharine Prentis Murphy Fund
Alert: Member Access Only

Electronic Resources are only available to New Hampshire Historical Society members. To access electronic resources, please join the New Hampshire Historical Society.