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- Four Gallon Stoneware Jug, 1850-1875 - This jug was made of a durable, leak-proof pottery called stoneware, shaped on a potter's wheel. The orange-peel-like outer glaze was created when the potter threw handfuls of common rock salt into a white-hot kiln during the piece's firing. Salt-glazed stoneware pieces were decorated with an amazing array of designs, including the flower and other embellishments on this piece.
- 1850-1875
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Four Gallon Stoneware Jug, 1850-1875
This jug was made of a durable, leak-proof pottery called stoneware, shaped on a potter's wheel. The orange-peel-like outer glaze was created when the potter threw handfuls of common rock salt into a white-hot kiln during the piece's firing. Salt-glazed stoneware pieces were decorated with an amazing array of designs, including the flower and other embellishments on this piece.
- Covered Dish, 1889-1893 - Nineteenth-century American glassmakers experimented with new methods to create products for a growing consumer market. In the 1820s, pressing glass into metal molds by machine was perfected, and by the mid-1800s, manufacturers were creating a variety of inexpensive pressed glass housewares. America's middle-class consumers could now decorate their homes with attractive glass bowls, creamers, dishes, plates, vases, and other tableware.
- 1889-1893
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Covered Dish, 1889-1893
Nineteenth-century American glassmakers experimented with new methods to create products for a growing consumer market. In the 1820s, pressing glass into metal molds by machine was perfected, and by the mid-1800s, manufacturers were creating a variety of inexpensive pressed glass housewares. America's middle-class consumers could now decorate their homes with attractive glass bowls, creamers, dishes, plates, vases, and other tableware.
- Basin, 1817-1856 - Pewter goods could be found in many American homes and public buildings in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Most Americans of modest means could afford to have pewter spoons, ladles, tankards, dishes, plates or other items. Basins, such as this one, generally held puddings, stews or other semi-liquid foods served at meals.
- 1817-1856
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Basin, 1817-1856
Pewter goods could be found in many American homes and public buildings in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Most Americans of modest means could afford to have pewter spoons, ladles, tankards, dishes, plates or other items. Basins, such as this one, generally held puddings, stews or other semi-liquid foods served at meals.
- Bowl, 1830-1835 -
- 1830-1835
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Bowl, 1830-1835
- Shell "Motor Oil" Bottle, circa 1934 - The Royal Dutch Shell Group was formed in 1907. From its home market in Europe, Shell came to North America in stages. The company established its Canadian subsidiary, Shell Canada Limited, in 1911. Shell's distinctive logo, a yellow and red pecten shell, helped establish its brand identity throughout the world.
- circa 1934
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Shell "Motor Oil" Bottle, circa 1934
The Royal Dutch Shell Group was formed in 1907. From its home market in Europe, Shell came to North America in stages. The company established its Canadian subsidiary, Shell Canada Limited, in 1911. Shell's distinctive logo, a yellow and red pecten shell, helped establish its brand identity throughout the world.
- Planters Peanuts Jar, 1935-1945 - Planters Peanuts created its "spokesperson," Mr. Peanut, in 1916. A commercial artist started with a schoolboy's sketch -- submitted as part of a contest -- and added gentlemanly accessories, including a cane, monocle, top hat, gloves, and spats. The iconic illustrated character, pictured on the lid of this circa-1940 jar, has changed little over more than 100 years.
- 1935-1945
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Planters Peanuts Jar, 1935-1945
Planters Peanuts created its "spokesperson," Mr. Peanut, in 1916. A commercial artist started with a schoolboy's sketch -- submitted as part of a contest -- and added gentlemanly accessories, including a cane, monocle, top hat, gloves, and spats. The iconic illustrated character, pictured on the lid of this circa-1940 jar, has changed little over more than 100 years.
- Kool-Aid Pitcher, circa 1994 - In the 1920s, Nebraska businessman Edwin Perkins developed a popular soft drink concentrate. The glass bottles he shipped it in were heavy and often leaked or broke, so Perkins reworked his liquid recipe to create a powdered mix that could be packaged in paper envelopes. Kool-Aid quickly became an American favorite. In the 1950s, General Foods Corporation purchased Perkins's company and introduced the iconic Kool-Aid pitcher.
- circa 1994
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Kool-Aid Pitcher, circa 1994
In the 1920s, Nebraska businessman Edwin Perkins developed a popular soft drink concentrate. The glass bottles he shipped it in were heavy and often leaked or broke, so Perkins reworked his liquid recipe to create a powdered mix that could be packaged in paper envelopes. Kool-Aid quickly became an American favorite. In the 1950s, General Foods Corporation purchased Perkins's company and introduced the iconic Kool-Aid pitcher.
- Water Pitcher, 1990 - Starting in the early 1980s--and already established as an internationally recognized architect--Michael Graves began to pursue a parallel career as a product designer. Over the following three and a half decades he and his collaborators designed everything from humble household goods to limited edition luxury items for clients as diverse as Steuben, Alessi, Target, J. C. Penney, and Disney.
- 1990
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Water Pitcher, 1990
Starting in the early 1980s--and already established as an internationally recognized architect--Michael Graves began to pursue a parallel career as a product designer. Over the following three and a half decades he and his collaborators designed everything from humble household goods to limited edition luxury items for clients as diverse as Steuben, Alessi, Target, J. C. Penney, and Disney.
- Six Gallon Stoneware Crock, 1870-1890 - This crock was made of a durable, leak-proof pottery called stoneware, shaped on a potter's wheel. The orange-peel-like outer glaze was created when the potter threw handfuls of common rock salt into a white-hot kiln during the piece's firing. Salt-glazed stoneware pieces were decorated with an amazing array of designs, including the patriotic motifs on this piece.
- 1870-1890
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Six Gallon Stoneware Crock, 1870-1890
This crock was made of a durable, leak-proof pottery called stoneware, shaped on a potter's wheel. The orange-peel-like outer glaze was created when the potter threw handfuls of common rock salt into a white-hot kiln during the piece's firing. Salt-glazed stoneware pieces were decorated with an amazing array of designs, including the patriotic motifs on this piece.
- Wafer Cup -
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Wafer Cup