Stoneware Storage Jar

Name/Title

Stoneware Storage Jar

Description

Stoneware storage jar for preserves. Metal wire handle with a wooden grip set through two holes set into two stoneware projections on shoulder of jar. Stoneware lid with projecting knob for handle.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

American, unknown

Role

Ceramicist

Manufacturer

H. A. Johnson & Company

Date made

1900 - 1910

Time Period

early 20th Century

Place

City

Boston

State/Province

Massachusetts

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Notes

Made about 1901.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Stamp

Location

On exterior side of Jar

Transcription

"HOME MADE / PRESERVES / MANUFACTURED BY / H. A. JOHNSON & CO / BOSTON, MASS."

Type

Stamp

Location

On backside of exterior of jar

Transcription

"PATENTED / FEB. 11, 1896"

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

15 cm

Dimension Notes

14.7 cm

Dimension Description

Lid

Diameter

9.5 cm

Material

Stone ware, Glaze

Color

Gray

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Notes

Lid is slightly chipped.