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Jar

Probably Delaware

1850-1910

Measurements

9-3/4 in x 5-1/4 in (dia)

Materials

Glazed stoneware

Credit Line

Historic Odessa Foundation

Accession Number

1972.412

Provenance

The jar was purchased from Miss Ethelwyn Janvier Maloney of Townsend, Delaware, with an oral history of use in the Townsend area.

Comments

The jar has a relatively small mouth and rounded shoulders.  The top of the lip is uneven.  There is little molded or other decorative detail on this jar.  The exterior glaze includes some green streaks as well as various impurities.  A dark brown glaze coats the interior.