Household, Ceramic - Ale Bottle

From Madison Historical Society

19th century (Date manufactured/created)

Stoneware

Slender, cylindrical ale bottle with applied handle and nicely articulated lip (perhaps to aid sealing). Mottled tar glaze, with numerous imperfections.  Circular makers stamp opposite handle.

Donated by Alice Jones

Accession/ID Number 79.571

Classifications

Subjects

• Beer bottles
• Bottles
• Stoneware
• Stoneware bottles
• Stoneware--Germany