Two Gallon Stoneware Jug

Name/Title

Two Gallon Stoneware Jug

Description

Cylindrical two gallon stoneware jug with a single handle. Light gray slip glaze and with floral patterning and lettering colored in cobalt blue

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

American, unknown

Role

Ceramicist

Manufacturer

Ballard & Brothers

Date made

1875 - 1885

Time Period

late 19th century

Place

City

Gardiner

State/Province

Maine

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Notes

Made about 1880.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Stamp

Location

On Shoulder

Transcription

"Ballard & Brothers/Gardiner, Me./2"

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

36.5 cm

Material

Stone ware, Glaze

Color

Gray, Blue

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Notes

According to Perry Palmer is a distinctive shape and with great cobalt blue decoration.