Ward & Sons, stoneware jug, New England, ca. 1875-1900

Ceramic

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Portsmouth Historical Society

Name/Title

Ward & Sons, stoneware jug, New England, ca. 1875-1900

Entry/Object ID

2025.12

Description

Stoneware jug inscribed with, "W WARD & SONS / 93 MARKET STREET / PORTSMOUTH” on front on shoulder.

Acquisition

Accession

2025.12

Source or Donor

Elliott, Donna

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Credit Line

Museum purchase with funds from an anonymous donor.

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1875 - circa 1900

Place

Region

New England

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

Front on shoulder

Transcription

W WARD & SONS / 93 MARKET STREET / PORTSMOUTH

Dimensions

Height

11-1/2 in

Diameter

7-1/8 in

Material

Stoneware

Provenance

Notes

From the donor’s collection; she has no recollection as to how it entered into her family’s possession.