Star Pottery
Bowl

MakerAmerican, active 1888–1909
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Bowl
Datec. 1888–1915
Made inElmendorf, Texas, United States
MediumBristol-glazed stoneware
Dimensions5 5/8 × 11 3/4 in. diameter (14.3 × 29.8 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of William J. Hill
Object numberB.2012.191
Non exposé

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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
DescriptionGerman-born Ernst Richter started his own firm, the Star Pottery, in 1888. The Newton, Weller & Wagner Company of San Antonio was the successor to the Star Pottery Company.
ProvenanceWilliam J. Hill (1934–2018), Houston; given to MFAH, 2012.

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