Milk jug
Date1770-1780
Maker
William Greatbatch
(1735-1813)
OriginEngland, Staffordshire
MediumEarthenware, lead-glazed (creamware) with blue, brown, green, yellow
DimensionsOverall: 5 1/2in. (14cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. Harry H. Coon
Object number2005-197,A&B
DescriptionCreamware "fruit basket" pattern milk jug and lid, the baluster-form body molded on either side with a wickerwork basket of assorted fruit and foliage picked out in manganese-brown, teal-blue, ochre, and green, the basket handle separating the fruit clusters and entwined with flowering vines, the jug handle of grooved ear shape, and the domed cover with a flowerhead knop.ProvenancePurchased from David Newbon, London, England, 6/2/1978
Previously owned by Harry H. Coon of Glenview, IL
1770-1780
1765-1775
ca. 1765
ca. 1765
ca. 1770
ca. 1810
1770-1780
1679 (dated)
ca. 1790
1765-1775