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Jug

MakerPossibly made by E. Frary & Co. American

RetailerPossibly sold by E. Frary & Co. American

Datemid 19th century

MediumWheel-thrown salt-glazed stoneware and cobalt blue decoration

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x diameter): 12 x 7 1/2in. (30.5 x 19.1cm)

Credit LineMuseum purchase

DescriptionOvoid, grey stoneware jug with cobalt blue decoration; the jug has a salt glaze on the exterior and a brown slip glaze, or Albany-type slip glaze, on the interior. The jug has a pulled strap handle that connects the reeded neck to the shoulder. Opposite the handle is an impressed maker's mark, "E. FRARY & Co/ E. HARTFORD". Cobalt blue has been applied to the ends of the handle and a few spots below the mark; some of the blue drips down the side of the jug. The glaze is somewhat irregular, with some thicker areas and some areas of a light brown color. There is one chip in the rim and three chips at the bottom of the jug.

Object number1958.15.3

MarkingsOpposite the handle is an impressed maker's mark of, "E. FRARY & Co/ E. HARTFORD".

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