Severely dusty, especially the velvet mat. Velvet mat is clotted together in top and bottom middle area. Left arm of frame is slightly dented along backside edge.
Along the center horizontal register there are 12 small foreign substance transfers, although they could very well be from the kiln, and one paint transfer. The surface is altogether dusty and grimy and there is also debris inside the jar.
Small chips and heavy wear of top lip as well as abrasion of glaze layer. Glue residue from label on inside edge. Surface is altogether dusty and grimy.
Mrs. Busch is a long-time resident of Shellmouth, Manitoba, where her husband operated a general store for many years (shown in the painting). They live (1965) above the former store. (1969 inventory)
