Object Record
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Metadata
Object |
Crock |
Artist/Creator |
Leake, William G. |
Artist 2 |
United States Pottery Company (Bennington, Vt.) |
Date |
ca. 1858 |
Description |
Small toy crock, made of common yellow ware by William G. Leake for his sister. Plain, no design, two small handles, raised rim. |
Width (inches) |
2.000 |
Height (inches) |
2.000 |
Subjects |
United States Pottery Company (Bennington, Vt.) |
Information |
John Spargo mentioned this crock in particular in his book "The Potters and Potteries of Bennington" and declared it the only sample of yellow ware that could definitely be attributed to the United States Pottery Company. It was made by William G. Leake under the supervision of his father, who was working at the pottery. It was a gift for his sister, who treasured it for the rest of her life until she presented it to Spargo for the Museum's collection. |
Related People |
Leake, William George |
Credit line |
Gift of Mr. John Spargo |
Catalog Number |
A206 |