Ovoid redware jug with molded foot, bulbous body and a small mouth with pronounced round lip. Applied ribbed stap handle; two-finger impression at bottom terminal. Brown glaze overall except for area at bottom and underneath jug.
Expected wear overall with small chips to glaze, abrasions, 3.5" long score mark at midpoint of side. Large chip at base. Underside has accretions and strong soil, Interior debris; overall soil.
Object ID
G.99.21.1
Credit
Gift of Drs. Irwin and M. Susan Richman, Heritage Center
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."
