A 19th Century Red Earthenware Jug From Wisconsin Sells on eBay

A good example of nineteenth century red earthenware from Wisconsin sold last night on eBay for just under $1,100, whereas the jug was prominently decorated on the front in slip with a number "2" that represented the gallon capacity and a tulip.

I suspect that this jug was made in Whitewater, Wisconsin, where four potteries operated from 1841-1882, on North Fremont Street, near the Train Depot on James Street, adjacent to Whiton Street, and briefly near the south end of Jefferson Street. But I know that there was also similar types of production that took place elsewhere in the state during the same period.

For more information about this type of production in Wisconsin and archaeology from some potter's sites - I suggest the website https://madefromclay.org.

A 19th Century Red Earthenware Jug From Wisconsin

19th Century Red Earthenware Jug Made in Wisconsin

Probably Made in Whitewater, WI

Circa 1841-1882

Stands 12" Tall

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