The rarity of certain forms from specific makers and industries (or locations) is certainly an appealing concept to collectors and museums today. And even though this piece does show signs of obvious use and wear through this years, this definitely fits into the category of rarity and maker.
This is an eighteenth or early nineteenth century red earthenware shaving mug, which I have always felt was a rare survivor, seeing that I have not seen many red earthenware mugs from southeastern Massachusetts, probably Bristol County. The only other example that I can recall seeing through the years is a similar object in the collection of Old Sturbridge Village in Sturbridge, Massachusetts. Although, this particular piece is owned by the New Bedford Whaling Museum in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The piece does not retain much information about its maker or history of ownership, but it was acquired by the museum in 1944.
Red Earthenware Shaving Mug
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