Stoneware jug created by Thomas Commeraw

Source catalog description

This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

An ovoid saltglaze stoneware jug with incised blue clamshell and bell flower decoration around the front shoulder over inscription. A loop handle extends from neck and is attached on side opposite from inscription, with blue glaze surrounding the attachment location. The jug is marked on side with maker’s name and location: COMMERAW.S / STONEWARE / N.YORK.

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