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Description:
Jugs, used for the storage of everything from water to wine, whiskey, vinegar, oil, and even tar are among America's earliest redware forms. Redware jugs range in size from a half-pint to one-gallon; larger examples are rare due to both their weight and fragile nature. Thrown redware jug with egg shape, base has a slight flaring of the foot rim, proportionately small spout, and applied strap handle, the surface of the pot is decorated with a light green glaze with orange spots, the underside of the base is unglazed. Origin: probably North Shore, Massachusetts or New Hampshire, c. 1820-1840.

Subjects:
Pottery; glaze (coating by location); Redware

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