A Red Earthenware Jar on Display at the Lyman Allyn Art Museum in New London, Connecticut

Described as having been manufactured at the Bean Hill Pottery in Norwich, Connecticut, circa 1770-1800, this red earthenware jar is currently displayed in the exhibit, American Perspectives at the Lyman Allyn Art Museum in New London, Connecticut. It is displayed alongside a pitcher attributed to Sidney Risley's Pottery in Norwich, circa 1835-1870, describing the local industry as one that took advantage of the Thames River for its export and import needs during the eighteenth and nineteenth century. 

Although, this object also closely resembles jars made by the Clark family in Lyndeborough, New Hampshire, circa 1775-1825, most prominently by Peter Clark with a few examples owned by the New Hampshire Historical Society in Concord, New Hampshire. I have not seen any evidence that would suggest this form was also made in Connecticut after the American Revolution; the Lyman Allyn Art Museum's jar may also be the source of attribution that has been used for related objects through the years that appear more like wares made in coastal Massachusetts and central New Hampshire. 

Nevertheless, this is a really nice jar that was acquired as a gift from the estate of Katherine Kent in 1947; interestingly, I posted an article this past winter showing a very similar jar that I had just acquired for my personal collection.

Jar on Display at the Lyman Allyn Art Museum in New London, Connecticut

Late 18th or Early 19th Century Red Earthenware Jar

Closely Resembles Jars Made by Peter Clark in Lyndeborough, N.H.

Circa 1775-1825

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Photo Courtesy: Lyman Allyn Art Museum

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