Four-Gallon Crock
Dateca. 1881
Attributed to
Fulper Brothers
((active 1881-1890))
MediumStoneware, salt-glazed, gray with blue and Albany slip interior
DimensionsOH: 11 1/2"; Diam: 11 1/2"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1972.900.1
DescriptionStraight sided salt-glazed stoneware jar with two handles that are applied. Albany slip interior. Cobalt blue decoration of an abstract flower with a bow tied around the stem and a series of three outward radiating dots. The design was applied with a brush and a slip cup. A single incised band around the crock about an inch below the rim and a "4" stamped above the design, which is a capacity marker for this four gallon crock.Label TextWide-mouthed jars, or crocks, were ideal for storing pickled or brined foods and often held lard, salted meat covered by lard, and butter as well. Most of these jars originally had loose-fitting ceramic lids that helped keep their contents from spoiling rapidly due to exposure to air. It is unusual to find an intact crock lid.
Markings"4": capacity mark above the blue design
Exhibition(s)
1866-1890
1875-1880
1861-1891
ca. 1820
ca. 1876
1852-1854
ca. 1885
ca. 1860
ca. 1920
1817-1837
1861-1870
ca. 1790