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Jug

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-48142

Description

Small redware jug with strap handle and dark brown exterior glaze. Two insiced bands around jug shoulder.

Details

Descriptive Terms

jugs (vessels)
earthenware
redware
glazing (coating)
Vessel
Jug
Jug

Inscription

"EARLY EARTNWARE / UNEARTHED / NEAR A 1745 / HINGHAM / FARMHOUSE / $10.00" (handwritten)

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

6 1/2 x 4 3/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Margaret H. Jewell

Accession Number

1970.70

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