Maker
Joseph C. D. Rushton(American, active c. 1870–1900)American, active c. 1870–1900
Maker
Rushton Pottery Company(American, 1873–1900)American, 1873–1900
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Pitcher
Datec. 1873–1900
Made inHenderson, Texas, United States
MediumAlkaline-glazed stoneware
Dimensions8 × 6 1/2 × 6 in. (20.3 × 16.5 × 15.2 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of William J. Hill
Object numberB.2012.114
Non exposé
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Department
Bayou BendObject Type
This pitcher bears the impressed initials of the maker on its neck near the handle.
Provenance[Jon St. Clair, Austin]; purchased by William J. Hill (1934–2018), Houston, 1999; given to MFAH, 2012.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
to right of handle 2 1/4 inches from lip, incised "J.R"
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