Two Gallon Stoneware Jug

Name/Title

Two Gallon Stoneware Jug

Description

Cylindrical two gallon stoneware jug with a light tan slip glaze and with a cobalt blue floral pattern. Its single handle broken off and missing.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

American, unknown

Role

Ceramicist

Manufacturer

Somerville Pottery

Date made

1875 - 1885

Time Period

late 19th century

Place

City

Somerville

State/Province

Massachusetts

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Stamp

Location

On shoulder

Transcription

"2/Somerville Pottery/Oatis St./Somerville, Mass."

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

36 cm

Material

Stone ware, Glaze

Color

Tan, Blue

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Notes

Handle broken off and missing.