Two Gallon Stoneware Jug

Name/Title

Two Gallon Stoneware Jug

Description

Two gallon stoneware jug with a single loop handle and with cobalt blue vine decoration and lettering

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

American, unknown

Role

Ceramicist

Manufacturer

J. H. Pollard

Date made

1845 - 1855

Time Period

Mid 19th Century

Place

City

Boston

State/Province

Massachusetts

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Notes

Made about 1850.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Stamp

Location

On Shoulder

Transcription

J. H. POLLARD/WINES, LIQUORS etc. etc/168 COMMERCIAL ST./BOSTON/2"

Type

Label

Location

tape on bottom

Transcription

"#1 LCH"

Type

Paper Tag

Location

Inside

Transcription

"WPLC 13"

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

35 cm

Diameter

22 cm

Material

Stone ware, Glaze

Color

Gray, Blue

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Notes

Currently has a cork stopper