Name/Title
CrockEntry/Object ID
2008.005.142Description
A thrown brown Albany slip glazed stoneware crock manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. Both the exterior, rim and the interior have a dark brown Albany slip glaze.The rim is flattened and progresses inward to the bottom well. The rim rolls to the exterior with a double bead. The lug handles are formed of cupped semi-rounds attached along the length, one at each side of the crock with an incised line underneath. The sides progress in a shouldered curve to the base which has a bead around, flamed glaze loss at six spots, thence to the bottom which is unglazed and flat. The bottom shows marks of a twisted wire release from the clay block.Collection
Beulah Marshall Bailey CollectionLexicon
Search Terms
Tools & equipment for materials, Food Processing T&E, Foodways, Pottery 19th century, Food storage, Stoneware United States, Albany SlipDimensions
Height
6-3/4 inDepth
6-3/8 inDiameter
6-3/8 inDimension Notes
Depth measured from top to interior bottom.Material
Clay, Glaze, Albany SlipRelationships
Related Publications
Notes
American Stonewares: The Art & Craft of Untilitarian Potters. Greer, Georgeanna H. Schiffer Publishing Ltd. Atglen PA. 1981. Pg. 83
American Stoneware. Ketchum, William C. , Jr. Henry Holt and Company, New York. 1991. Pgs. 74-75.