Jug
- Object Name:
- Jug
- Object ID:
- 1964.015.01
- Creator:
- Ottman Brothers & Company
- Place of Origin:
- Fort Edward, NY
- Date:
- 1872-1892
- Description:
- Jug. Brown salt-glazed stoneware. Two gallons. Cylindrical body with curved shoulders, tapered neck, beveled collar and applied loop handle. Incised ring around neck and cork stopper. "Hayes & Co. / Manchester / N.H." handpainted in script with cobalt blue on front. "OTTMAN BROS / & CO. / FORT EDWARD, N.Y. / 2" stamped on front shoulder with cobalt blue highlighting.
- Material:
- Ceramic
Stoneware
Cork - Dimensions:
- H-15 Dia-9 inches
- Provenance:
- This item was purchased by the NHHS on July 27, 1964 from Grayln Antiques in North Conway, NH. No other ownership information is known.
John Hayes & Co. appears in the Manchester City Directory in 1869 and the firm remained in business until 1908, which is the last year the directory lists it. Originally a wholesaler and retailer of whiskies, wines, and brandies, and by 1890 tea, flour, bacon, canned goods, and feeds had been added to the list of good supplied to the public. - Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Purchase
- Subjects:
- Jugs, Pottery, Pottery industry, Pottery making, Grocers, Grocery stores
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