To follow up on my post from earlier today - here is the presentation jug owned by the Brooklyn Museum in New York City that was made by Edward Hall at the W.P. Harris Pottery located on Symmes Creek in Newton Township, Ohio, which is where he worked between 1828 and 1858. The jug is inscribed around the body, reading, "Made by E. Hall Ohio to John Doll/ings."
This is one of three presentation stoneware jugs like this known from Hall today, each being embellished with different designs, decorations and inscriptions. This jug is adorned on the front with two clasped hands, possibly representing a male and female hand, and it is because of this piece that some have speculated that these presentation jugs manufactured by Hall may have been created as marriage pieces. But while the handshake was most often used in imagery for married couples, it could also express fraternity, such as members for societies like Masons, or the connection between siblings or other family members.
And even though this example is not dated, it was likely manufactured in the 1850s along with the other known jugs. These jugs are outstanding examples of Midwestern and nineteenth century American folk art.
A Presentation Jug Made by Edward Hall in Ohio
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