Crock

Object number2007.57.8

Manufacturer Lion Pottery

Manufacturer Monongahela Pottery

Manufacturer New Geneva Pottery

Manufacturer Alexander Conrad

Datec. 1875

OriginNew Geneva, PA

Mediumstoneware clay body, Albany clay slip, cobalt decoration, salt glazing

Credit LineGift of Bernard Vavrek and Joanne Vavrek

DescriptionSalt-glazed storage crock or cake crock, two gallon capacity, light gray color, brown Albany-glazed interior; blue cobalt stencilled decoration has maker and capacity information; two handles at shoulder of vessel; unglazed on bottom and rim.Dimensions7 x 38 in. (17.8 x 96.5 cm)
MarksBlue cobalt stencilled decoration reads: "A. CONRAD / NEW GENEVA PA. / 2".
Historical NotesAlexander Conrad bought the former Eberhard & Williams factory on Ford Street in New Geneva in 1870. In 1882, he sold the pottery to Charles W. Williams, and moved to Shinnston, West Virginia. The firm was also known as "New Geneva Pottery", "Lion Pottery" and "Monongahela Pottery". Part of a collection of stoneware from local manufacturers in the Western Pennsylvania region.

Collector Bernard Vavrek

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