Five Gallon Storage Crock, James Madison Hayes (1832-1922, Randolph County, NC)

Salt glazed stoneware, ovoid tapered storage vessel with flat rim above two bands of inscribed concentric lines, applied ear handles, stamped below the rim "J.M. HAYS" and "5".

15 3/8 x 9 in.

Private Collection, Washington, North Carolina

Rim chip 3/4 in. otherwise fine.