Miniature stoneware crock made as an advertising piece for Steinman Hardware. Cylindrical body, molded rim at outside. Printed on side in cobalt blue is: "STEINMAN HDWE. CO./ LANCASTER, PA. Dark brown glaze on inside and top half of outside; bottom half is a tan glaze. Bottom unglazed with work marks over surface.
Heritage Center Renovations - Alley between Hager Bldg and Central Market with mounted police in alley. Car entering from King Street w/Steinman Hardware sign visible from across the street
Beginning as a general store and blacksmith shop about 1744 by John Miller. The Steinman Hardware Company celebrated its 200th Anniversary in 1944 when this picture was taken. The building still stands at 26 West King Street.