Jug

Probably Mid-Atlantic Region

1800-1875

Measurements

6-1/2 in x 5-7/8 in x 5-3/4 in (dia)

Materials

Manganese glazed redware

Credit Line

Historic Odessa Foundation

Accession Number

1973.178

Provenance

The accession record states that the jog was “Found in an old house in Odessa, Delaware” and acquired from Mrs. Harry B. Roberts, Jr. of Odessa.

Comments

The bulbous jug, thrown on a potter's wheel, is of a bulbous shape that tapers to a narrow neck and thick-lipped mouth. An applied handle with some molded decoration down the outside is applied at the neck and midpoint of the body. The jug stands on a narrow foot. The entire jug is glazed a black color.