Nichols & Boynton Two-Gallon Stoneware Butter Jar
Local History Collection
Archival Material and Objects
Identifier
2015.5.1
Date
1854 – 1856
Description
Two-gallon salt-glazed stoneware jar with lid. Large ovoid jar shape with tapered neck, flat rim, and two opposing, applied ear-shaped lug handles. Exterior features transparent glaze, cobalt blue slip-decorated floral motif on center front, and cobalt blue maker stamp "Nichols & Boynton / Burlington, VT / 2" on center front of neck. Interior features dark brown glaze. One-piece round lid features transparent glaze with central round knob.
Dimensions
22 cm (W)
26 cm (H)
21.5 cm (D)
Material
Ceramics
Notes
Dimensions given above are of crock body. Lid dimensions are: 14.5cm diameter x 4 cm high.
Subject
Burlington (Vt.)--Industries (is described by)
