Josiah Wedgwood
Milk Jug

Milk Jug

Public Domain

Milk Jug
MakerEnglish, 1730–1795
CultureEnglish
Titles
  • Milk Jug
Datec. 1755
Made inBurslem, England
MediumLead-glazed earthenware (creamware)
Dimensions5 1/4 × 2 3/8 in. (13.3 × 6 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Miss Ima Hogg
Object numberB.63.132
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Massachusetts Room
On view

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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
DescriptionIn the mid-1700s, English potters developed a light- or cream-colored earthenware body that, when coated with a lead glaze, yielded wares with a glassy, shiny surface. Many potteries produced these wares, employing numerous techniques to decorate them. Naturalistic fruit and vegetable forms such as cauliflowers and pineapples became popular during the third quarter of the 1700s. Josiah Wedgwood continued to refine this pottery, which he later called “Queens’ ware” because of a commission he received from Queen Charlotte in 1765.
Provenance[D. M. & P. Manheim, New York]; purchased by Miss Ima Hogg, October 15, 1963; given to MFAH, by 1966.

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