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African American Artists and Craftspeople in the Collections of The Henry Ford

16 artifacts in this set

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This selection of artifacts explores a diversity of creative expressions from the Black American community.

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Jar, 1797-1819

Jar

Thomas Commeraw (1771/2-1823) was an active member of New York City's free Black community. He owned and operated a successful pottery in the Corlears Hook neighborhood from the 1790s until 1819. Commeraw's stoneware typically featured distinctive decorations accented with bold cobalt blue glaze.