Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
Glazed stoneware jar with handle, the top half is brown, bottom tan/cream colored. It reads "JOHN LOVEITT & CO. / FISH DEALER/9 CASCO ST.,/PORTLAND,--MAINE." on side in black.
About This Item
- Title: Oyster jug, Portland, ca. 1850
- Creator: John Loveitt & Co.
- Creation Date: circa 1850
- Subject Date: circa 1850
- Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Stoneware
- Dimensions: 16 cm x 11 cm
- Local Code: 2000.60
- Object Type: Physical Object
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Fish trade
- Fishing industry--Maine--Portland
- Fisheries
- John Loveitt & Co. (Portland, Me.)--Equipment and supplies
- Oysters
- Businesses--Maine--Portland
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For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
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