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Jug

Object Name:
Jug
Object ID:
1938.013.06
Creator:
Clark, John Farmer (1832-1885)Potter
Place of Origin:
Millville, NH/Concord, NH
Date:
circa 1870
Description:
Jug, with cork. Redware, Glazed. Fat brown body with narrow neck and high looping handle. Incised on front, "'Little Brown JUG'", and "N. H.", separated by a wavy line. Writing done in gold; gold bands around base, neck and rim, and on each side of handle. Bottom of base painted gold. Adhesive tape on bottom reads, "Millville Pottery gift of M. H. Jewell."
Material:
Ceramic
Redware
Dimensions:
H-5.45 W-4 Dia-3.9 inches
Provenance:
Purchased originally from the granddaughter of John Farmer Clark, who ran the Clark Pottery works at Millville, NH, 1863-1885.
Credit Line:
Gift of Margaret H. Jewell
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