Archive For June, 2010

Commeraw Project Update 1

By Brandt Zipp | June 17, 2010

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I wanted to briefly update those interested in my Thomas Commeraw project on its status and what has happened since I first announced it back on March 31. First, although I have already done so privately, I want to publicly thank those of you who have been so helpful in providing photographs of Commeraw’s work [...]

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MOORE & FOOTE, Detroit, Michigan, Stoneware Jar

By Brandt Zipp | June 17, 2010

MOORE & FOOTE (merchants of Detroit) stoneware jar with unusually lengthy and detailed advertising stamp.

The “MOORE & FOOTE” crock to be sold in our upcoming July 17 stoneware and redware auction is a very interesting example of American advertising stoneware. The impressed mark is one of the longest, most detailed I have ever seen: MOORE & FOOTE WHOLESALE DEALERS IN GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, WHITEFISH & TROUT STONEWARE PAINTS OILS, DYEWOODS [...]

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