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Three and Four Gallon Churn Lid in Zinc Glaze
This is a lid for either a three or four gallon churn. It has the "whiteware," or zinc oxide, glaze which dates it to the late nineteenth or early twentieth century. On the top of this churn lid is the molded size mark which reads 3 & 4, stating that it will fit either a three or four gallon churn. The hole in the middle of the lid allows the dasher handle to pass through. This churn lid is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks. Unlike crock lids, churn lids were designed to fit on a flange inside the churn. Churn lids will always have a hold in the middle of them for the dasher to pass through.
The stoneware companies of Red Wing, Minnesota produced stoneware items shortly after their inception in 1877 until the mid-1940's. The shapes of these items ranged widely. However, one overriding attribute describes them all: they were designed to be used. In fulfilling the needs of a developing America, the stoneware companies were hugely successful and their wares were very popular. The popularity of their wares has only increased over time making collecting Red Wing a growing field and exciting hobby!
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