Stoneware Jug

Ceramic

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Island County Historical Society

Name/Title

Stoneware Jug

Entry/Object ID

T2026.1.001

Description

A stoneware jug, possibly a whiskey jug, from late 19th century or early 20th century.

Use

Used for storing, transporting, and dispensing liquids.

Context

This jug was recovered while longline fishing off of Point Partridge, Whidbey Island. Possibly from SS Governor that sunk in Admiralty Bay in 1921.

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Jug

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Vessel

Nomenclature Class

Containers

Nomenclature Category

Category 07: Distribution & Transportation Objects

Material

Stoneware