Crock
Object number2007.57.16
Manufacturer
Elverson, Sherwood & Barker
Datec. 1885
OriginNew Brighton, PA
Mediumstoneware clay with alkaline glaze; albany slip lining, cobalt decoration
Credit LineGift of Bernard Vavrek and Joanne Vavrek
DescriptionLarge, heavy-weight stoneware crock, pale buff or tan body; very thick, shiny glaze; pulled handles at shoulder; incised line at neck; overhanging flat upper rim; brown albany-slip interior; stencilled in bright cobalt blue on face is maker information.Dimensions13.75 x 9.75 x 9 in. (34.9 x 24.8 x 22.9 cm)MarksStencilled in bright cobalt blue on face: "4" / E.S. & B. NEW BRIGHTON PA".
Historical NotesW.H. Elverson, John Sherwood, and C.A. Barker began the pottery compay in 1879. In 1881, Louis Barker entered the firm, though the products were still stencilled with "E.S. & B.". In 1890, the company was sold to the Pittsburgh Clay Manufacturing Company. Part of a collection of stoneware from local manufacturers in the Western Pennsylvania region.
Related person
John Sherwood
Related person
W.H. Elverson
Related person
C.A. Barker
Related person
Louis Barker
Collector
Bernard Vavrek
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