Answers to Red Wing Trivia Quiz #2

A brief reference is given for some of the answers, please see the References for the complete title.

1.	Similarities between spongeband and saffron pitchers include: Answer: they were made using many of the same molds see p 89 of RW Stoneware.

2.	The main reason that the Continental Buffet pattern was changed to Buffet Royale was... Answer: the brass stands made the set too expensive. see p 60 of Newkirk dinnerware.

3.	Old Provincial got the nickname Oomph because... Answer: it was heavy. see p 13 of Newkirk dinnerware.

4.	Which of the following is NOT an Red Wing Art pottery line offered in the 1930s? Answer: Bob Packwood Grope see p 16 of Dollen.

5.	What pottery replica of a vegetable was used by the Great Northern Railroad in their dining cars? Answer: potato (or potatoe) see p 118 of Teft.

6.	A lamp base might be identified as authentic Red Wing if... Answer: all of the above. see p 86 of Reiss.

7.	The crackle glaze... Answer: is often mistaken for crazing. see p 24 of Reiss.

8.	Churn lids were used with the cup side up because... Answer: it captured the churn contents that stuck to the plunger. see p 126 of Clay Giants-3.

9.	Union Stoneware pieces without an oval... Answer: were sold through Montgomery Wards and Sears. see p 39 of Newkirk Markings.

10.	The only dinnerware pattern in the Concord line not having a hand-painted design on the plate was... Answer: quartette see p 22 of Newkirk dinnerware.