Two Gallon Stoneware Jug

Object/Artifact

Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Two Gallon Stoneware Jug

Description

Two gallon stoneware jug. Straight-sided cylindrical jug with a single handle. Light brown glaze with cobalt blue lettering

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

American, unknown

Role

Ceramicist

Manufacturer

Kendall & Whitney

Date made

1870 - 1890

Time Period

late 19th century

Place

City

Portland

State/Province

Maine

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Notes

Made about 1880.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Stamp

Location

On shoulder of jug

Transcription

"Kendall & Whitney/Portland, Me./2"

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

36.5 cm

Diameter

22.5 cm

Dimension Notes

Diameter measured at base.

Material

Stone ware, Glaze

Color

Brown

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Notes

Cracked near the bottom.