Early redware was used in a
variety of ways in 18th century New England homes. Made from clay that was
commonly found near riverbanks, the local potter produced an amazing selection
of plates, pitchers, bowls, candlesticks and teapots to name a few!
The majority of these items were glazed, making them impervious
to moisture. Redware can be used to store and serve food and will
easily withstand temperature necessary for baking. Potters would
sometimes decorate their pieces with a white clay slip before glazing
with simple line and dot designs.
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A) |
812-SRP |
Small Redware Plate
9”-10” Dia. |
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812-SRW |
Small Redware
Plate/ Wheat Design
9”-10” Dia. |
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812-LRW |
Large Redware
Plate/Wheat Design
11”-12” Dia. |
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812-LRP |
Large Redware
Plate
11”-12” Dia. |
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B) |
811-RP |
Redware
Platter |
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811-RW
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Redware
Platter/Wheat Design
15” L x 9”
W.
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C)
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864-R
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Redware
Chamberstick
4” Dia. (Candle not included).
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D)
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831-SR
831-MR
831-LR
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Small Redware
Pitcher
Holds 1 pint. 4” H.
Medium
Redware Pitcher
Holds 1 quart. 7” H.
Large Redware
Pitcher
Holds 1 gallon. 10” H. |
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E)
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852-SR
852-MR
852-LR
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Small Redware
Covered Jar
Holds 2 cups. 4” H.
Medium
Redware Covered Jar
Holds 2 lbs. 7” H.
Large Redware
Covered Jar
Holds 4 lbs. 10” H.
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F)
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823-SR
823-MR
823-LR
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Small Redware
Bowl
5” Dia.
Medium
Redware Bowl
7” Dia.
Large Redware
Bowl
10” Dia. |
Slight variations are to be expected in size & design with in size & design with hand-made items, therefore sizes are approximate. |