Object Record
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Metadata
Catalog Number |
2020.FIC.058 |
Object Name |
Stein |
Title |
Anchor Pottery Monk Flower Stein |
Description |
This brown cylindrical stein features an image of a monk smelling flowers on the front. The stein slightly narrows toward the top and is brown at both the top and bottom, with a light brown middle section. The monk depicted in the image is a heavyset Caucasian man with brown hair, which appears to be receding at the hairline. He is wearing a brown robe and a matching brown beanie. A light brown rope tied around his waist separates his torso from the bottom of his robe. Only the left side of the monk is visible. He holds one of the flowers in his left hand. The flowers have green stalks and red flower heads, which are relatively small. The flowers are planted in a light brown, cylindrical flower pot. The handle of the stein is located on the right side and is shaped like a half-circle. The top of the stein is open, revealing the interior, which is painted white, as is the bottom. On the bottom, there is a black Anchor Pottery logo. The top portion of the logo reads "ANCHOR POTTERY," and beneath it is an image of an anchor tilted to the side, flanked by two images of leaves. Below the anchor, the words "J.E.N. TRENTON. NJ." form a circle around the anchor. Beneath these words is an image of a banner with the word "SEMI-PORCELAIN" written on it. The logo is slightly tilted to the right. According to the Potteries of Trenton Society, the 1900 edition of the Trenton Board of Trade, and Edwin Atlee Barber of the Trenton Historical Society, Anchor Pottery was founded by James E. Norris in either 1884 or 1894. At its peak, Anchor Pottery operated 14 kilns and employed around 250 people. The company was known for producing dinnerware, toilet ware, and electrical porcelain, with a strong presence in the northeastern United States. Anchor Pottery closed its doors in 1926, and its property was sold to Fulper Pottery Company, which later became Stangl. Citations: Anchor Pottery. Potteries of Trenton Society. (n.d.-a). https://potteriesoftrentonsociety.org/research/records/anchor-pottery/ Barber, E. A. (n.d.). Marks of American potters. Trenton Historical Society, New Jersey. https://www.trentonhistory.org/Made/Marks.html Trenton Board of Trade. 1900. Industrial Trenton and Vicinity. George A. Wolf Publishers, Wilmington, Delaware. |
Year Range from |
1884 |
Year Range to |
1926 |
Material |
Ceramic |
Artist |
Anchor Pottery |
Height (in) |
5.000 |
Length (in) |
5.000 |
Width (in) |
3.750 |
Condition |
Okay |
Condition Notes |
Overall: Accretions and abrasions throughout. Front: There is an abrasion on the bottom near the middle. There are white accretions on the bottom going from left to right. And finally, there is an abrasion on top near the left side. Right Side: There are white accretions on top near the right side. Back: There are white accretions on top near the right side. Also, there are black accretions on the center near the middle. Left Side: There are white accretions on the bottom going from left to right. Also, there are black accretions on the center near the middle. Top: There are dirt accretions on the inside. There is an abrasion on the inside. And finally, there is a brown accretion on the inside. Bottom: There is wear around the edges. Also, there is a tape accretion around the logo. |
Inscription Type |
Manufacturer's Mark |
Inscription Location |
Bottom, Bottom, Right Side |
Inscription Technique |
Stamped |
Inscription Text |
"ANCHOR POTTERY" Line 1 "J.E.N." Line 2 "TRENTON. N.J." Line 3 "SEMI-PORCELAIN" Line 4 |
People |
James E. Norris |
Classification |
Domestic Life/Household Goods Business & Commerce |
Subjects |
Ceramic industry Flowers Plants Plant parts Religion Religious orders Monks Water Drinking vessels Men |
Search Terms |
Stein 1884 Ceramic 1926 19th Century 20th Century James E. Norris Anchor Pottery Monk Flowers Flower Pots Drinks Robes Brown Green Red Stalks Beanie Religion Anchor Pottery Monk Flower Stein |
Provenance |
Found in collection |