Name/Title
SpittoonEntry/Object ID
2022.2.4.1Description
This spittoon has a Rockingham glaze in brown tones. Yellowware and Rockingham spittoons were among the first items made by East Liverpool potters. According to Edwin Atlee Barber, in his book “The Pottery and Porcelain of the United States” (1883), American Rockingham is yellowware covered with a dark-brown glaze and often mottled by spattering the glaze before it is fired.
A spittoon is a container for spitting, specifically for people who dip and chew tobacco. It is also called a spitter most of the time. A spittoon can also be considered as a can or any old beverage container that is now used to hold spit in our modern-day. Another use for the spittoon is at wine tastings, instead of consuming the wine, they simply swish it around in their mouth then spit it out to avoid intoxication. Spittoons are still available to this day.
Spittoons started in the U.S. during the 19th century when tobacco was booming in this country. The origins of the spittoon can be traced to China when gold spit jars were on display during rare public appearances of the Emperor. The introduction of spittoons in 16th century China parallels with the first wave of tobacco farming in its coastal regions.Location
Building
Gaston MillOhio State Park
Beaver Creek State Park
