O.L. & A.K. Ballard Five Gallon Stoneware Jug
Llewellyn Collection of Vermont History
Archival Material and Objects
Identifier
2010.1.839
Date
1850 – 1870 (Circa Date)
Description
Dun-colored, oviod formed stoneware jar with narrow neck and wide banded collar, five-gallon (?) capacity. Cobalt blue slip-decorated stylized tulip on belly, and cobalt slip-decorated stamped markings. Stamped "O.K. & A.L. BALLARD/ BURLINGTON, VT. / 5 [?]" in upper center, below rim.
Dimensions
9.5 in (W)
17 in (H)
9 in (D)
Material
Ceramics
Notes
According to company invoices in the Ballard Pottery Company Collection at the University of Vermont Special Collections, this type of jar was sold by Ballard as a "jug," and it was produced in 1/4 to 5 gallon sizes.
Library of Congress Subject Heading
Stoneware--United States [info:lc/authorities/subjects/sh85128347]
Subject
Burlington (Vt.)--Industries (is described by)
