Maker
George Duncan(American, c. 1829–c. 1867)American, c. 1829–c. 1867
Maker
Randolph Factory(American, active 1855–1881)American, 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
Exposé
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Department
Bayou BendObject Type
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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Guadalupe Pottery Company
c. 1857–1869
Salt-glazed stoneware with salt drops and slip-glazed interior
B.2012.142
