The Story of Three Surviving Related Red Earthenware Jars

Only three examples of these rare nineteenth century red earthenware jars are known to exist today, likely having been manufactured in the Danvers and Salem, Massachusetts area. Two are held in private New England collections, with the example on the left boasting a lengthy and documented history of ownership by a single family on Boston's historic Beacon Hill. The third surviving example is preserved publicly by Historic Deerfield. 

All three of these remarkable objects will be featured and analyzed in Chapter 19 of my forthcoming tenth book. This two-volume work spans over 1,900 pages and is titled, An Early Industry of Household Wares: The Red Earthenware of Salem Village, Danvers, Peabody, Beverly and Salem, Massachusetts. Stay tuned for more updates as the official publication date draws near!

These are Two of Three Related Red Earthenware Jars

Example to the Left Retains Family History on Beacon Hill in Boston

All Likely Made in the Danvers and Salem, Mass. Area

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Photo Courtesy: Private Collections

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