Crock

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Crock

Entry/Object ID

VC.59.617

Description

Crock: Salt-glazed (iron oxide infusion also), metallic reddish appearance to glaze; interior, golden brown color; handled; two cobalt blue floral decorations (applied with brush) at each handle.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1834 - 1867 Date made: r. 1834 - 1867

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

Impressed "3" with an impressed outline.

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

10-3/4 in

Depth

10-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 10 3/4 x 10 3/4 in. (27.3 x 27.3 cm)

Material

Stoneware

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Spider crack 8 1/2" in length extending from center body to base; crack 4 1/2" in length extending from top towards center body (through cobalt blue decoration). Chips: Base: 1/2" x 1/4" chip; 1" x 3/4" chip. Rim: 1" x 1/4" chip - exterior; 1/2" chip at interior.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Van Cortlandt Manor, Milk Room