Pa. German Jar with Lid
c. 1941
Imagine a sturdy jar that's been sitting in a farmhouse kitchen since 1818! Ethelbert Brown painted this beautiful Pennsylvania German stoneware vessel around 1941, capturing the rich, glossy brown glaze and the little imperfections that come with age. The name 'Hanno' is etched right into the side in fancy script, likely marking the original owner who used it to store everything from pickles to precious secrets. It's a loving, detailed tribute to American folk art, freezing a humble, everyday object in time so we can appreciate its rustic charm today.
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