The story of folk art memory jugs goes back maaaany years. This old girl - with shells and baubles and pocket trinkets - may be from the south where shells were easily accessible year 'round.
Heavy and solid, the pieces were adhered to the jug with a mortar-like substance or clay that did it's job! Nothing's loose on this old girl.
A way of holding onto memories, memory jugs remain a popular art form today (though most are not as rustic as this one).
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Listing Includes
- ONE early handmade memory jug or jar (as shown)
Item Condition
Good condition with wear consistent with age and use. The base, a stoneware crock, has all sorts of found objects attached with mortar. the top r im of the crock appears to be missing a bit of mortar (last image). Unsigned and undated, though likely created in the early 1900s.
>> Please view pictures carefully as they are part of the description. This is truly a one of a kind, found item. Embracing its vintage beauty, this piece may contain imperfections from years of wear. These imperfections are not considered defective.
Item Details
- Materials: stoneware crock, mortar, shells, stones, china pcs, jewelry, buttons, beads...
- Color: multicolor
- Dimensions: about 8.5" H x 7" W
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