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Bottle
circa 1850
Unknown American Maker

stoneware salt glaze

Not currently on view

Gift of the Mint Museum Auxiliary and Daisy Wade Bridges from the Collection of Walter and Dorothy Auman

Evan Cole operated Cole & Co. pottery, the largest in North Carolina. This bottle is the only known marked piece.

Accession Number: H1983.190.19

Measurements:

height: 9.5 inches
width: 4 inches

Copyright Information:
public domain

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Churn with Lid and Dasher
circa 1890-1910
Alfred L. Moody

stoneware salt glaze

Not currently on view

Gift of the Mint Museum Auxiliary and Daisy Wade Bridges from the Collection of Walter and Dorothy Auman

Accession Number: H1983.190.191A-C

Measurements:

height: 19 inches
width: 6.5 inches

Copyright Information:
public domain

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Jug
1930-1931
Ruffin Cole

stoneware salt glaze

Not currently on view

Gift of the Mint Museum Auxiliary and Daisy Wade Bridges from the Collection of Walter and Dorothy Auman

Accession Number: H1983.190.288

Measurements:

height: 19.25 inches
width: 11 inches

Copyright Information:
public domain

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Face Jug
circa 1935-1940
Burlon B. Craig

stoneware alkaline glaze

Not currently on view

Gift of the Mint Museum Auxiliary and Daisy Wade Bridges from the Collection of Walter and Dorothy Auman

Accession Number: H1983.190.487

Measurements:

height: 19 inches
width: 12 inches

Copyright Information:

In order to access a high-resolution image, please submit a request via the Mint’s Reproduction Request Form. Fees may apply.

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