Jar, Toby Snuff

From Mattatuck Museum

United Pottery Company (created by)
Mattatuck Historical Soc (owned by)

circa 1855 (Date manufactured/created)

Rockingham glazed earthenware

Toby Snuff Jar

4 1/4 in. H X 4 1/2 in. W X 4 in. D Measurement Notes: Dimensions Extent: overall with hat/cover
Framed?: No

Daniel Greatback, an English potter/designer, who came to America in the 1830s to design molded ware, was responsible for many of the unusual toby forms produced at the Fenton-directed pottery.

Gift of Mrs. C. Sanford Bull, 1955

Accession/ID Number X70.193ab