As I noted in an article posted earlier today, John Bell (1800-1880) learned the potter's craft from his father Peter Bell (1775-1847) in Hagerstown, Maryland and later in Winchester, Virginia. But he eventually traveled to Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, establishing his own pottery in 1833, which operated in some capacity until 1908.
Prominently displayed on the second floor of the Royer-Nicodemus House at the Renfrew Museum in Waynesboro is this remarkable tin-glazed red earthenware jar made by Bell's son, John W. Bell. The jar is decorated with a cobalt floral design. However, this jar is also inscribed below the rim in cobalt, "APRIL 22, 1858 / WAYNESBORO." The base has been inscribed "JWB."
Inscribed Tin-Glazed Red Earthenware
19th Century Tin Glazed Red Earthenware Jar
Made by John W. Bell in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania
Inscribed Below the Rim "APRIL 22, 1858 / WAYNESBORO"
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Photo Courtesy: Renfrew Museum
Another View of the Jar
Inscribed Below the Rim "APRIL 22, 1858 / WAYNESBORO"
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The Base was also Signed by John W. Bell
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