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Crock

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-29357

Description

Stoneware crock with ear-shaped handles, tan exterior glaze and brown interior glaze. Exterior stamped "CHARLESTOWN 2." Lid has botton knop.

Details

Descriptive Terms

crocks
stoneware (pottery)
glazing (coating)
Crock, Food Storage
Crock, Food Storage

Inscription

"CHARLESTOWN / 2" (stamped)

Additional Identification Number

1921.231

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Charlestown, Massachusetts, United States

Dimensions

13 (H), 9 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Adams

Accession Number

1921.231AB

Places

Charlestown (Boston, Suffolk county, Massachusetts) [neighborhood]

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