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A Look At 19th-Century Red Earthenware And

Stoneware Buildings, Houses And Log Cabins
By Justin W. Thomas The message conveyed September 1864.” It commem- traces of soot, which likely
from “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” was orates the 30th anniversary of indicates at one time that this
Harriet Beecher Stowe’s still felt decades later all the Union’s victory in General object was illuminated from
(1811-96) “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” around the country, even in Philip Henry Sheriden’s (1831- the inside with the candlelight
was a monumental success Virginia, where a red earthen- 88) Shenandoah Valley shining through the windows
and was first published on ware figural group was made, Campaign. and doorway.
March 20, 1852. Reportedly now in the collection of the It is well documented Another important type of
requiring 17 presses, operating National Museum of American today that American potters, production manufactured in
nonstop, in order to keep up History at the Smithsonian especially those in the Mid- Philadelphia in 1852 is a group
with the public demand, the Institute in Washington, D.C. Atlantic region, produced a of banks or money boxes
anti-slavery novel became the The figural depicts “Uncle wide variety of whimsical fig- made out of both stoneware
top-selling book of the 19th Tom’s Cabin” and was made in ures in the 19th century, and red earthenware by
century. It had a profound 1894 at the J. Eberly & whereas there were other pot- Thomas Haig Jr. The existing
effect toward African Company Pottery in Strasburg. ters, such as the Moravians in objects are all the same form,
Americans and slavery and It was hand modeled by Levi North Carolina, who made fig- although they often vary in
played a role in the ground- Begerly and Theodore Fleet. ural bottles. In fact, there is the decorative glazes that
work for the American Civil The figural is inscribed, “From even a North Carolina bottle adorn each object, where
War. Fisher’s Hill Battle Fields, that New York City antiques some are decorated with
dealers Garrison and Diana cobalt, slip decoration or a
Stradling documented as hav- Rockingham glaze. These
ing been given as a gift to a objects feature a log cabin
woman when she was a little with four windows, two doors,
Described as “Uncle Tom’s Cabin,” the figural group was
P.O. Box 500, made in 1894 at the J. Eberly & Co., Strasburg, Va. Hand
Mount Joy, PA 17552 molded by Levi Begerly and Theodore Fleet, the figure is
800-800-1833 inscribed, “From Fisher’s Hill Battle Fields, Sept. 1864.” It
717-653-1833 commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Union’s victory
717-653-6165 fax
717-892-6016 in General Sheridan’s Shenandoah Valley campaign. Photo
courtesy National Museum of American History at the
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Sample copy ........................... $2.50 courtesy Crocker Farm.
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1 YEAR, first class ................. $80.00 girl. But there was also an a cider keg at each end and a
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Checks must be drawn on U.S. bank ry American utilitarian indus- to have been produced to
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Antiques & Auction News is distributed at shops, red earthenware and Harrison’s (1773-1841) Whig
shows, markets and auctions throughout the North- stoneware buildings, houses Party candidacy for the U.S.
eastern United States. and log cabins for various uses president in 1840. Sidenote, A closer view of the figures displayed in the “Uncle Tom’s
and reasons. These objects he passed away 31 days fol- Cabin” group. Photo courtesy National Museum of American
Advertising Deadlines ranged from banks or money lowing inauguration, marking History at the Smithsonian Institute.
boxes to political statements his presidency as the shortest
Every Thursday at Noon to inkstands to birdhouses, in American history. New York City, which is June 3rd / 1852.” Another is
Issues Are Mailed One Week Prior To Publication Date along with everyday decora- One cobalt decorated marked on the base in blue, owned by the Philadelphia
News articles, press releases, and feature articles about antiques, antiquing, tive objects that were dis- stoneware cabin is displayed “T. Haig / 1852,” as well Museum of Art with the
collectors, collections, museums, shows, shops, auction results, historical played in the household. at the Brooklyn Museum in inscribed, “Thomas Haig / inscription, “July 4, 1852,”
sites, auctioneers, etc., are considered for publication. Photographs which Similiar buildings were also although among the best
enhance the articles are welcome. Manuscripts must be accompanied by a made in England, as well as
self-addressed stamped postcard in order that the editor may notify author of
examples is perhaps one that
receipt of material. Address to Editor’s attention. elsewhere in the United is from the collection of
We reserve the right to edit material submitted for publication to conform to the Kingdom, along with other Garrison and Diana Stradling
editorial style of Antiques & Auction News. Reproduction of artwork, editorial or countries. with a polychrome glaze that
advertising copy is strictly prohibited without the written consent of the publisher. Among the notable was published in Susan H.
Joel Sater Publications reserves the right to revise or reject at their discretion American objects are exam- Myers book, “Handcraft to
any advertisement they deem objectionable, whether in subject matter, ples produced in Philadelphia, Industry: Philadelphia
wording, or make-up.
such as a cold painted and Ceramics in the First Half of
Minimum depth R.O.P. - as many inches deep as columns wide. Antiques
& Auction News and its advertisers are not liable for composition errors or white slip decorated red the Nineteenth Century.” It is
misprints; nor is it responsible for errors in ads taken by phone. Advertisers earthenware sculpture of inscribed on the base,
submitting artwork and images for use in advertisements assume all liability Independence Hall. The build- “Thomas Haig Jr.,” and the
in regards to trademark and copyright infringements. ing was constructed with open date, “March 16th 1852.” The
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Contents Copyright 2023 C-10/20 whereas the interior shows front of the door of the cabin.
According to Myers, “Log
Cabins were associated with
Whig Party candidates in 1840
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All checks must be in U.S. funds. made in Philadelphia in the form of a log cabin with four and 1844 and the association
6 Months, 1st Class $48.00 Checks must be drawn on U.S. bank windows, two doors, a cider keg at each end and a figure of perhaps carried over to the
add $7.00 to sub. price outside of U.S. 1852 contest between Franklin
1 Year, 1st Class $80.00 a raccoon with base inscribed, “Thomas Haig Jr.,” dated
CHARGE TO: “March 16th 1852.” Log cabins were associated with Whig Pierce (Democrat) and
Each issue contains important, dated Winfield Scott (Whig).”
material. For timely delivery, subscribe Party candidates in 1840 and 1844, and the association per-
by 1st Class. haps carried over to the 1852 contest between Franklin There is a stoneware
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