Molasses Jug

Object/Artifact

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Molasses Jug

Description

Circular, brown glazed jug with a single loop handle extending from top of lip to shoulder.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

American, unknown

Role

Ceramicist

Date made

1800 - 1820

Time Period

early 19th century

Place

State/Province

Maine

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Notes

Made about 1810.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Label

Location

Label affixed to bottom of jug

Transcription

"Molasses / Jug early 19th / century - Maine"

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

13.5 cm

Diameter

3 cm

Dimension Notes

Diameter measured at lip. Diameter at bottom: 7 cm.

Material

Ceramic, Glaze

Color

Brown

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good