Jar
Object number2016.56.9
Manufacturer
Boughner
Manufacturer
James Hamilton & Company
Datec. 1860
OriginGreensboro, PA
MediumCeramic/Glaze; Salt glazed stoneware
Credit LineGift of Sandra D. Palmer
DescriptionTwo-gallon stoneware storage jar with gray salt glaze and cobalt free hand decoration consisting of a spiral shape with extended downward tail and dot (looks like a question mark); this shape has two horizontal lines on each side.Dimensions12.375 x 8.5 x 8.5 in. (31.4 x 21.6 x 21.6 x 21.6 cm)Historical NotesPart of a collection of Western Pennsylvania stoneware that document a regional industry of the mid to late 19th century. These objects document the salted glazed ceramic stoneware, largely produced in the New Geneva and Greensboro areas. Before the mass production of other storage containers, especially glass and metal for foods, these vessels were mass produced for a regional and national market. The cobalt hand decoration on some demonstrates the artistic stylings of regional makers, the stenciled markings on later crocks identifies makers or those businesses that used the crocks. The products of a regional industry, these pieces also provide information on the storage and sale of food and household goods in the 19th century.Label TextLarge storage jar, salt glazed stoneware, c. 1860 The simple, yet striking, decoration on this piece looks like a question mark. Gift of Sandra Palmer, 2016.56.9
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On View
On view
c. 1865
c. 1860
c. 1865
