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Posted 2 years ago
gotwire
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This is a #3 butter churn crock I picked up at a flea mkt. last weekend. I collect NRA (National Recovery Act) items but have never seen one of these. Can someone tell me the maker, and possible value? Thanks
It says NRA member "we do our part"
13 inches by 10 inches, approx.
I posted an NRA logo for comparison.
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StonewareStoneware is the roughhewn cousin of porcelain. Like porcelain, it is fired…
Gotwire, I have seen a couple of these but they were larger and didn't have the rim along the top. Is there a any stamp on the bottom?
There are no other stamps/embossing's on it that I can find. The people I got it from had it in the family since the 30's, and said they may still have the churn dash somewhere. " I hope!!"
From the net.
NATIONAL RECOVERY ADMINISTRATION PROPOSED CODE OF FAIR COMPETITION FOR THE STONEWARE INDUSTRY AS SUBMITTED ON AUGUST 30, 1933. Submitted by the NATIONAL STONEWARE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
The Stoneware Industry naturally falls into geographical divisions,
and, for the purpose of the administration of this Code, these
geographical divisions are recognized as separate entities and charged
with the responsibility of setting up and operating their own administrative
agencies under this Code. Each such district shall be independent
and self-governing in respect of all conditions and problems
relating exclusively to s-aid district. Proposals in respect of matters
affecting more than one district may be initiated by any district, and
shall be submitted for consideration to the National Executive Committee
of the Stoneware Industry, hereinafter described, and its
determination shall be binding upon said district and all other districts
affected thereby.
Districts are hereby established as follows:
Eastern District
Middle-Western District
Pacific District
Southern District