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Crock

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1810-1840

GUSN

GUSN-26393

Description

Glazed stoneware crock w/ overall bluish tint. Barrel-shaped body bulges at middle. Has 2 molded handles on shoulder and short flaring neck. Cobalt-blue accents under glaze at handle terminals and 1 blue line on one side. Manufacturer printed on one side. Interior painted dark brown. Light brown residue throughout exterior.

Details

Descriptive Terms

crocks
molding (forming)
stoneware (pottery)
throwing (pottery technique)
Stoneware
Thrown
Molded
CROCK

Inscription

Stamped on side near neck: ""GOODWIN/ &/ WEBSTER""

Maker

Goodwin and Webster (Maker)

Location of Origin

Hartford, CT, USA

Dimensions

14.75 x 5.75 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Eleanor Fayerweather

Accession Number

1993.625

Places

Connecticut (United States)

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