Pa. German Jug
c. 1937
Frances Lichten brings a piece of history to life with this charming study of a Pennsylvania German jug, originally marked with the date 1792. The top half showcases the sturdy, green-glazed vessel with its arched handle and whimsical folk-art squiggles, while the bottom half decodes the design into a rhythmic, red floral line drawing. It feels like a peek into a designer's sketchbook from the 1930s, bridging the gap between rustic colonial craftsmanship and modern graphic illustration. The initials 'BR' on the pot hint at a specific maker, turning a simple household object into a historical document.