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Pitcher

Pitcher

Public Domain

MakerAmerican, 1807–1885
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Pitcher
Datec. 1857–1861
Made inWhately, Massachusetts, United States
MediumSalt-glazed stoneware with cobalt
Dimensions11 1/2 × 7 1/2 in. (29.2 × 19.1 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Miss Ima Hogg
Object numberB.72.25
Non exposé

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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
DescriptionPotter Martin Crafts worked in Whately in west-central Massachusetts. He formed this simple pitcher by manipulating the rim of a vessel into a spout. The pitcher later slumped somewhat in the kiln during firing.
ProvenanceMiss Ima Hogg; given to MFAH, 1972.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
[no inscriptions]
Impressed under spout: MARTIN: CRAFTS: / WHATELY / 1 1/2

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