CONTAINER
CulturePrince Edward Island
Dimensions22.5 cm (8 7/8 in.)
15 x 81.5 x 13.5 x 28 cm (5 7/8 x 32 1/16 x 5 5/16 x 11 in.)Base
Other (Lid): 8 x 89.8 x 28 cm (3 1/8 x 35 3/8 x 11 in.)
Object numberHF.84.82.46 A-B
DescriptionAn earthenware container with lid. The base is cylindrical with space for two ear-shaped handles on opposite sides and a a rolled lip at the top edge. The dome-like cover has a raised knob at the center. The interior is glazed in yellow-orange. Rim, cover and exterior body brown-glazed. Applied in white pipe clay letters on the exterior is "CAKE". On the cover is one row of beading at perimeter and center with a double row of beading surrounded by arabesque and scroll-like coggle marks. On base, near rim, there is a double row of beading.Narrative
The PEI Pottery Company was established in 1880 by Frederick W. Hyndman on an eight acre parcel of land located on the present day Charlottetown Experimental Farm. The company competed with available imported ceramics such as preserve jars, milk pans, and liquid jars while also producing stove pipes, chimney pots, and miniature earthenware items. The company hired Oswald Hornsby who was experienced in the Atlantic pottery industry to oversee production. Hornsby purchased the company from Hyndman in 1886 and began created ornamental items, such as decorative tiles manufactured for St. Paul's Anglican Church in Charlottetown, which can still be seen today.
Associated object: HF.72.161.1.
Associated object: HF.72.161.1.
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