Nineteenth Century Red Earthenware Jar Found Yesterday in Vermont

As we were leaving Vermont yesterday evening, heading back home to the Boston area, we stopped into an antique shop, finding this beautifully glazed nineteenth century red earthenware jar, described as having been made in Maine. However, I typically associate these straight-sided jars with production in Vermont, despite this type of colorful glaze being commonly attributed to Maine. This type of glaze can actually be found on wares made throughout northern New England, Massachusetts, western New York, Ontario and possibly other areas, as well.

While the overall shape and handles are slightly different, there are a number of these type of straight-sided jars retaining strong provenances as having been made in Vermont in the 1800s. Those objects include two jars in the collection of the National Museum of American History at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C.

Nineteenth Century Red Earthenware Jar Found Yesterday in Vermont

My Niece Alexis Holding the Jar Moments After We Purchased it in a Shop in Vermont

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Beautifully Glazed 19th Century Red Earthenware Mug

I Believe This Jar is From Vermont

We Found the Jar Yesterday in Vermont

Circa 1820-1840

Stands 9 7/8" Tall

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Another View of the Jar

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View of One Handle

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View of the Other Handle

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