Name/Title
Ward & Sons, stoneware jug, New England, ca. 1875-1900Entry/Object ID
2025.12Description
Stoneware jug inscribed with, "W WARD & SONS / 93 MARKET STREET / PORTSMOUTH” on front on shoulder.Acquisition
Accession
2025.12Source or Donor
Elliott, DonnaAcquisition Method
PurchaseCredit Line
Museum purchase with funds from an anonymous donor.Made/Created
Date made
circa 1875 - circa 1900Place
Region
New EnglandCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionLocation
Front on shoulderTranscription
W WARD & SONS / 93 MARKET STREET / PORTSMOUTHDimensions
Height
11-1/2 inDiameter
7-1/8 inMaterial
Stoneware (ceramic)Provenance
Notes
From the donor’s collection; she has no recollection as to how it entered into her family’s possession.
