Butter Crock
Original OwnerOriginally owned by a member of the
Haylett family
American
MakerMade by
Unknown
Date1890-1925
MediumMechanically-molded stoneware with blue spongeware decoration
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height including lid x diameter): 6 x 7 7/8in. (15.2 x 20cm)
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Howard B. Haylett
DescriptionWide, cylindrical, buff-colored stoneware butter crock and lid with blue and white decoration. The crock (.a) was decorated with underglaze cobalt blue applied with a sponge, a type of ceramic known as spongeware. A stamp was probably used to apply the word "BUTTER" inside a rectangular scalloped line with cobalt on the side of the crock. The lid (.b) has a knob-shaped finial with the same decoration as the body of the crock. Two shallow cracks appear on the inside of the crock, running a few inches down from the rim.
Object number1976.60.19a-b
MarkingsThe word "BUTTER" inside a rectangular scalloped line appears on the side of the crock.Subject Terms
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