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Crock

Object Name:
Crock
Object ID:
1948.005.02
Creator:
Crafts, Martin; Orcutt, Eleazer
Place of Origin:
Portland, ME
Date:
1835-1837
Description:
Crock. Gray salt glaze stoneware. Two gallon.. Ovoid body with curved shoulders, short neck, double rim collar and two applied handles on shoulders. Three incised bands around shoulder. "ORCUTT & CRAFTS / PORTLAND / 2" stamped on front shoulder. Light firing spots on exterior.
Material:
Ceramic
Stoneware
Dimensions:
H-12.5 Dia-9.5 inches
Provenance:
One of a collection of stoneware pottery pieces donated by Miss Margaret H. Jewell (1866-1970), Portland, Maine. No information provided as to previous ownership.
Credit Line:
Gift of Margaret H. Jewell
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