Jar 1805

This stoneware jar, created in 1805 by Paul Cushman, exemplifies the craftsmanship of American folk pottery. Its utilitarian form, adorned with a simple blue-and-white design of a bird and a fish, is characteristic of the period. Cushman's inscription, "Cushman's Stoneware Factory," further identifies the piece's origin and underscores its status as a local, handcrafted product. This jar, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, embodies the ingenuity and artistic expression found in everyday objects during the early 19th century.