George Duncan
Jar

MakerAmerican, c. 1829–c. 1867
MakerAmerican, active 1855–1881
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Jar
Datec. 1855–1863
Made inBastrop, Texas, United States
MediumSalt-glazed stoneware
Dimensions10 7/8 × 7 1/4 in. diameter (27.6 × 18.4 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of William J. Hill
Object numberB.2012.106
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Texas Alcove And Hall
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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
Description

George Duncan’s father, Matthew Duncan, established a pottery called Randolph Factory in Bastrop County, Texas, in the 1850s. George made pottery at his father’s firm. He died in 1863 while fighting for the Confederate Army.

This jar bears the impressed initials “G D” near the base.


Provenance[Jon St. Clair, Austin]; purchased by William J. Hill (1934–2018), Houston, 2008; given to MFAH, 2012.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
[no inscriptions]
Impressed: GD

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