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Crock

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1855-1870

GUSN

GUSN-24988

Description

Possibly a butter jar. Dark brown glazed yellow clay body. Molded. Cylindrical tub form, w/ faceted sides and dished circular banding at top and bottom w/ molded edges. Each side w/ a molded handle in form of rope ring. Circular lid w/ shallow step molding and flat circular knop handle. Impressed on bottom: "EDWARDS & CO."

Details

Descriptive Terms

crocks
cookware
stoneware (pottery)
Stoneware
CROCK

Inscription

See description.

Maker

Edwards & Co. (Maker)

Dimensions

7.5 x 7.625 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1963.170

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