Maker
Ernest Richter(American, active 1888–1909)American, active 1888–1909
Maker
Star Pottery(American, active 1888–1909)American, active 1888–1909
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Three-Gallon Jar
Datec. 1888–1909
Made inElmendorf, Texas, United States
MediumBristol-glazed stoneware with stenciled cobalt
Dimensions11 1/8 × 10 1/4 in. diameter (28.3 × 26 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of William J. Hill
Object numberB.2012.189
Non exposé
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Department
Bayou BendObject Type
Provenance[Jon St. Clair, Austin]; purchased by William J. Hill (1934–2018), Houston; given to MFAH, 2012.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Cobalt stenciled: 3 [within a star]
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