Object Record
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Title |
Crock |
Object Name |
Crock, Food Storage |
Description |
Beige Stoneware Crock. Beige colored stoneware crock is cylindrical in shape with a wider rim at the top. Often used to store kitchen utensils, crocks were used before refrigeration to preserve foods including butter, salted meats and pickled vegetables. |
Date |
n.d. |
Creator |
Unknown |
Role |
Manufacturer |
Catalog Number |
1978.242.001 |
Dimensions |
H-5.25 W-4.875 D-5 inches |
Dimension Details |
5.25 x 4.875 x 4.875 |
Collection |
3D - Food Processing & Prep Tools & Equipment |
Inscription Text |
none |
Notes |
"Before the advent of refrigeration, crocks were used in American kitchens to hold foodstuffs such as butter, salted meats and pickled vegetables. The crocks were invariably made of stoneware, a durable, economical ceramic that remains water-tight, even without a glaze." [http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2002-04-21/news/0204200370_1_stoneware-crock-art-pottery] |
Search Terms |
Containers Crock Leach, Mrs. Thomas L. |
Subjects |
Containers Crock |
People |
Leach, Mrs. Thomas L. |
Credit line |
Courtesy of Mrs. Thomas L. Leach |