DepartmentUnited States & Canada
Churn, Dash Stick
NameChurn, Dash Stick
Artist
Matthew Hewell
Date2007
MediumCeramic (stoneware), wood fired, alkaline glazed, wood
DimensionsChurn a: 18 1/2 × 9 3/4 × 9 1/2 in. (47 × 24.8 × 24.2 cm)
Dash Stick b: 24 1/4 × 4 3/16 × 4 3/16 in. (61.6 × 10.7 × 10.7 cm)
Dash Stick b: 24 1/4 × 4 3/16 × 4 3/16 in. (61.6 × 10.7 × 10.7 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.2012.27.2ab
Object numberFA.2012.27.2ab
DescriptionLarge brown jar with iron slip decorated Edgefield-style design of "5" as capacity mark surrounded by loops as medallion. These decorations are black. Two lug handles, short neck, and rounded rim. Inside is a splash guard collar which is a ledge to hold a wooden lid (which is not included). Included is a wooden dash stick which is a wooden dowel with two cross-pieces attached at the bottom end. "Hewell Maker" is stamped on the top of churn shoulder, and "Matthew Hewell John 3-16 Gillsville GA 2007 is signed on the bottom. 
