This large jar was made by “Dave the Potter,” an enslaved artisan known for producing exceptional vessels in manufacturing facilities throughout the Edgefield District. This piece has been signed and dated by the artist: January 25th, 1840, Dave.
Dave Potter Jar
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January 27th, 2012 at 2:26 pm
Is there any validity to the theory that Dave’s unsigned pots leaned to the right? Supposedly this was an act of revolt to not being allowed to sign his own name all of the time.
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