Crock, Butter

Object number2007.57.2

Date1851-1880

OriginGreensboro, PA

Mediumvitreous earthenware with alkaline ceramic glaze; underglaze cobalt decoration

Credit LineGift of Bernard Vavrek and Joanne Vavrek

DescriptionSalt-glazed stoneware butter pot: a short, squat cylindrical shape, with straight, smooth walls; gray/brown body, Albany-glaze interior; incised decorative line near upper rim; rather delicate stencilled underglaze cobalt design on front, a medallion shape, with maker name and location.Dimensions4.5 x 7 x 4 x 7 in. (11.4 x 17.8 x 10.2 x 17.8 cm)
MarksStencilled underglaze cobalt design on front, a medallion shape, with the wording: "Jas. Hamilton & Co. Greensboro, Pa."
Historical NotesJames Hamiltion & Company operated a stoneware pottery in Greensboro, Greene County, Pennsylvania from 1851- 1880. Part of a collection of stoneware from local manufacturers in the Western Pennsylvania region.

Related person James Hamilton

Collector Bernard Vavrek

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