Question:
I have two brown stoneware jugs with no information on their origin. The smaller of the two has some raised writing around the top that I can’t make out. The larger jug doesn’t have any markings. I got these because they are similar in color and form and I liked the way they look together. I would love to have info on whether they might be Red Wing? Or any other pottery you’re familiar with? I apologize for the darkness of the pictures. The dark color of the jugs soaked up the color. Thanks, Sandy

P.S. I came across a white stoneware jug that advertised (in blue lettering) "Red, White, and Blue Apple Cider" from Baldwin, GA. The top was unglazed and rough while the bottom portion was glazed. Does this sound familiar? Sorry I don’t have pics, but I passed this one up and didn’t purchase it.

Answer: Sandy, the photo of your Albany slip (brown) jug does not show enough detail for me to tell if it is Red Wing or not. If you could send me another photo which shows where the base of the handle attaches to the jug, this would give me a much better idea if it is Red Wing or not. The red, white and blue Apple Cider jug is not Red Wing and was most likely produced in the southern states. Al Kohlman