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Crock

Object Name:
Crock
Object ID:
1993.027.01
Creator:
Linehan, JohnPotter
Place of Origin:
Fisherville, NH
Date:
1850-1900
Description:
Crock. Gray salt glaze stoneware, clear glaze exterior, brown lead glaze interior. Large blue flower with tendrils and dots on front. Two semicircular handles attached parallel to body, all along their length so that only their 1/2" width extends from body of crock. Stamped on front: "JOHN C. LINEHAN / FISHERVILLE N. H.".
Material:
Ceramic
Stoneware
Dimensions:
H-7.5 W-8.6 Dia-8.95 inches
Provenance:
Items from the estate of Charlotte Ruth who was a volunteer at NHHS. The items were owned by Mrs. Ruth and her husband Lawrence E. Ruth, who lived at 14 Wall St., Concord, NH.
Credit Line:
New Hampshire Historical Society Purchase
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