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Jug: EC.36-1943

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Wood & Caldwell

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Description

Unglazed earthenware jug. A frieze of cupids in relief around the body. The dull brown would turn blue when fired
Typical Wood and Caldwell sprigged ware, and so marked.

Notes

History note: Found at the sight of Woolworth's Shop, Burslem

Legal notes

Given by Stoke-on-Trent Museum in exchange for a copy of the Catalogue of the Glaisher Collection

Measurements and weight

Height: 10.2 cm
Width: 11.4 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Exchanged (1943) by The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery

Dating

18th Century-19th Century
After 1791 - Before 1818

Materials used in production

Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Unglazed
Relief

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: WOOD & CALDWELL
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Maker's mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: EC.36-1943
Primary reference Number: 76963

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 29 April 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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