Wonderful Small Red Earthenware Harvest Jug in the Collection of the Connecticut Historical Society

As I wrote in a post from earlier today, I recently viewed much of the red earthenware and stoneware collection in storage at the Connecticut Historical Society in Hartford, Connecticut. Among the most interesting forms was this small red earthenware harvest jug, standing under seven inches tall, and a style hardly seen today from red earthenware production in southern New England.

While there was no specific attribution cited for this object, it is believed to have been made somewhere in Connecticut in the 1800s. In fact, I would not be surprised to learn if this jug were made at Thomas O'Hara Goodwin's business or another pottery in West Hartford, Connecticut, which happens to be an area that is somewhat overlooked today, outside of the slip-decoration and stoneware that was produced.

I remember saying out loud when I looked at this jug, "As simple as the decoration is, I would have no problem cherishing an object like this because of its refinement and remarkable size. I remember seeing a similar sized jug, but missing its handle from southeastern Massachusetts; however, pretty much all of the other American harvest jugs that I can recall are so much larger, usually intended for use by multiple persons. It's so rare to see an individual harvest jug like this today."

Wonderful Red Earthenware Harvest Jug

19th Century Red Earthenware Harvest Jug Possibly Made in Connecticut

Stands 6 3/4" Tall

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Another View of the Jug

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Another View of the Jug

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Another View of the Jug

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