Liquor jug

1896-1920

Measurements

11-1/2 in x 7-3/8 in (dia) (with stopper)

Materials

Glazed stoneware

Credit Line

Historic Odessa Foundation

Accession Number

1979.167

Inscription

"HENRY H. NETTER / 704 & 706 MARKET ST. / PHILADELPHIA." is stenciled on the front of the body.

“22” in what appears to be magic marker on an adhesive label attached to the jug is likely an auction lot number label.

Provenance

The jug was reportedly used by a member of the Vandegrift or Davis families of Odessa.  It was purchased at an auction of household and store furnishings of Mrs. Harrison V. Davis, Odessa, held on October 27, 1979.

Comments

The stoneware jug bears the stenciled label of Henry N. Nutter, along with his business addresses.  According to a short article in the Philadelphia Inquirer of January 4, 1896, page 9, Nutter had been so successful in his wholesale liquor business that he was expanding into the building next door, thus adding number 706 to his existing 704 address.  

The corn cob fragment stuck into the mouth of the jug in place of a cork seems to be an affectation.