Jug

Object/Artifact

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Jug

Description

Earthenware jug with a brown glaze. With a narrow neck and a loop handle. Is slightly flared ovoid shape with an unglazed foot

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

American, unknown

Role

Ceramicist

Date made

1820 - 1830

Time Period

19th Century

Place

Region

Northeast

Continent

North America

Notes

Made about 1825.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

28 cm

Diameter

14.8 cm

Dimension Notes

Diameter measured at base.

Material

Earthenware

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Notes

Missing its stopper. Upper section of exterior on shoulder covered in old encrusted deposits (possibly of molasses). Lip is chipped in places.