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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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Weight Watchers "Sweet'ner" Jar, circa 1972 - Jean Nidetch, a 40-year-old homemaker who struggled with dieting, founded Weight Watchers in 1963. The program she devised brought dieters together to share stories of their weight loss struggles and highlight successful eating strategies. By the early 1970s, the consumption of sugar was generally not permitted. Weight Watchers instead promoted artificial sweeteners, even introducing this branded product around 1972.
- circa 1972
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Weight Watchers "Sweet'ner" Jar, circa 1972
Jean Nidetch, a 40-year-old homemaker who struggled with dieting, founded Weight Watchers in 1963. The program she devised brought dieters together to share stories of their weight loss struggles and highlight successful eating strategies. By the early 1970s, the consumption of sugar was generally not permitted. Weight Watchers instead promoted artificial sweeteners, even introducing this branded product around 1972.
- Vase, 1938-1943 -
- 1938-1943
- Collections - Artifact
Vase, 1938-1943
- Face Jug, 1880-1900 -
- 1880-1900
- Collections - Artifact
Face Jug, 1880-1900