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Metadata
Object ID |
170.54.50 |
Title |
Golden City Pottery & Fire Brick Works crock |
Accession number |
170 |
Object Name |
Crock |
Date |
c. 1867 |
Description |
Large pottery crock with two small handles on either side glazed dark brown/black. Some of the top glaze is missing in areas revealing an orange underglaze. A stamp is located on one side of the crock: Golden City Pottery & Fire Brick Works. The numeral "4" is stamped below maker mark (signifying size or four gallon). |
Provenance |
Given to donor by Frank Powell. Powell, the original owner, was a grocer in Nevadaville, CO. |
Condition |
Fair |
Search Terms |
Brick-making industry Clay mining Golden City Pottery & Fire Brick Works |