19th Century Red Earthenware from New Jersey Owned by the Newark Museum

Earlier this month, I wrote an article about the remarkable red earthenware production that happened just outside of New York City in River Edge, New Jersey, circa 1811-1867. Two important names were involved with this production; Henry Jacob Van Saun (1755-1829) and George Wolfkiel (1805-1867).

I had written how some of this production could be mistaken for wares commonly attributed to Pennsylvania, Long Island and Connecticut today. The pottery made in River Edge was also somewhat indicative for how some of the red earthenware production appeared in New Jersey in the 1800s; whereas, the forms and decorations were occasionally similar to wares made elsewhere.

I have posted three objects that are owned today by the Newark Museum in New Jersey. In one way or another, all of these objects also resemble production from Pennsylvania, Long Island or Connecticut. But the museum attributes each object to specific locations in New Jersey.

For example, the manner of the slip-decoration on the plate is especially interesting - I could easily see this object attributed to Connecticut. However, this plate is specifically attributed to George Wolfkiel's production in River Edge, circa 1830-1867.

Note: These three objects have also been published by the Newark Museum in such publications as 'The Pottery and Porcelain of New Jersey, 1688-1900' and 'Clay Products of New Jersey.'

New Jersey Slip-Decorated Red Earthenware Plate

19th Century Slip-Decorated Red Earthenware Plate

Attributed to George Wolfkiel in River Edge, NJ

Circa 1830-1867

Measures 12 1/4" in Diameter

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Photo Courtesy: Newark Museum

New Jersey Red Earthenware Jar

19th Century Red Earthenware Jar

Attributed to Cheesequake, NJ

Circa 1810-1820

Stands 8 3/4" Tall

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Photo Courtesy: Newark Museum

New Jersey Red Earthenware Bowl

19th Century Red Earthenware Bowl

Attributed to Caldwell, NJ

Circa 1845

Stands 4 1/2 Tall and 12" in Diameter

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Photo Courtesy: Newark Museum

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