Question:
Would be interested to know more about a spongeware pitcher that belonged to my grandmother. She was born 1899 in Lodgepole Neb and the pitcher belonged to her grandmother. Pitcher is 9 1/4" tall & 5" wide at the base with a smooth shinning finish. There are 3 small bands around the pitcher beginning an 1" from top and up from the bottom. In between the bands, there are raised Xs to form diamond shapes. The bottom half also has a row of some type of raised spots ( we think maybe acorns). Colors- tan/beige background with dark green & light brown sponge marks. A small chip below lip but doesn’t show because of the colors. Would really like to know more about the pitcher. I remember mamaw pouring fresh cow’s milk from the pitcher 60+ years ago. Thanks for any help. Wesley

Answer: Wesley, your grandmother’s spongeware pitcher is not Red Wing. I do not have any idea of which stoneware company manufactured it. Which I could have been more help. Al Kohlman