Quilt, “Baskets” pattern

Sumter County, Alabama

About 1840

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Footed face jug of stoneware covered in an opaque brown glaze, the foot decorated to look like the neck below the head, wearing an open collar and beaded necklace, the face with prominent cheeks, flat nose, large brown eyes and wide eyebrows, the mouth is open with pink gums and white teeth, the hair is formed into several individual braids, the handle is formed from one of the braids.
Petal cushion top
Patriotic stars quilt in red, white, and blue.
Vase with slight shoulder and thick, short flared rim. Multiple glazes consisting of purple, green, rose, and ochre hues give a mottled or marbleized appearance.