MakerAttributed to
John Davis Leopard(American, active 1850–1883)American, active 1850–1883
Makerassociated with
Prothro Pottery Company(American, active 1846–1865)American, active 1846–1865
Makeror
John Leopard Pottery Company(American, active c. 1860–1883)American, active c. 1860–1883
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Pitcher
Datec. 1850–1883
Made inHenderson, Texas, United States
MediumAlkaline-glazed stoneware
Dimensions11 1/8 × 4 5/8 in. (28.3 × 11.7 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of William J. Hill
Object numberB.2012.98
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Ceramics Study Room
Exposé
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Department
Bayou BendObject Type
Provenance[Jon St. Clair, Austin]; purchased by William J. Hill (1934–2018), Houston, 2003; given to MFAH, 2012.
Exhibition History"Made in Texas: Art, Life and Culture: 1845–1900," Beeville Art Museum, Texas, September 20, 2014–January 10, 2015.
"A Texas Legacy: Selections from the William J. Hill Collection," Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, October 2, 2016–January 2, 2017.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
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