J. Norton & Co.
Jug

Jug

Public Domain

MakerAmerican, 1859–1861
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Jug
Datec. 1859–1861
Made inBennington, Vermont, United States, New England
MediumSalt-glazed stoneware with cobalt
Dimensions15 1/2 × 9 1/2 in. (39.4 × 24.1 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Miss Ima Hogg
Object numberB.72.24
Non exposé

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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
DescriptionThe firm of J. Norton and Company of Bennington, Vermont, was a successor to the pottery established in 1785 by John Norton. Subsequent generations continued the business, with many name changes, until the late nineteenth century.
ProvenanceMiss Ima Hogg; given to MFAH, 1972.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
[no inscriptions]
Impressed on front below rim: J. NORTON & CO: / BENNINGTON VT. / 3 [Lehner 1988, p.323]

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