Artist

David (“Dave”) Drake

born ca. 1800-died after 1870
Also known as
  • Dave Drake

Works by this artist (2 items)

David ("Dave") Drake, Untitled (Verse Jar), 1860, stoneware with alkaline glaze, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Ann and Tom Cousins, 2021.76.1
Untitled (Verse Jar)
Date1860
stoneware with alkaline glaze
On view
David ("Dave") Drake, Untitled (Jar), 19th century, stoneware with alkaline glaze, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Ann and Tom Cousins, 2021.76.2
Untitled (Jar)
Artist
Date19th century
stoneware with alkaline glaze
Not on view

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