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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Title
Cowden & Wilcox Stoneware Jug
Object ID
G.96.37.117
Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Title
Cowden & Wilcox Stoneware Jug
Description
Saltglazed stoneware jug has beehive shape, thick lips at mouth and applied handle attached to neck and shoulder. Cobalt decoration is a horizontal flower on side under the impressed name "COWDEN & WILCOX/ HARRISBURG." Daubs of cobalt decorate both terminals of handle. Tan body has dark blotches created in firing. Glazed overall except for underside, which is scored with comb-like marks. Pencil inscription on bottom is perhaps "Daniel Hartman."
Year Range From
1870
Year Range To
1890
Made By
Cowden & Wilcox
Last Owner
Kauffman, Henry J.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 36
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
Subcategory
Container
Object Name
Jug
Material
Clay, Glaze, Paint
Height (in)
11.5
Width (in)
8
Diameter (in)
8
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2014-03-27
Condition Notes
Soil at mouth and underside.
Object ID
G.96.37.117
Place of Origin
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Credit
Gift of Henry J. Kauffman, Heritage Center Collection
Accession Number
G.96.37
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