Maker
Lyman, Fenton & Co.(American, 1849–1852)American, 1849–1852
Makeror
United States Pottery Company(American, 1852–1858)American, 1852–1858
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Toby Barrel Flask or Bottle
Datec. 1849–1858
Made inBennington, Vermont, United States
MediumLead-glazed earthenware (flint enamel ware)
Dimensions10 3/4 × 4 1/4 × 4 in. (27.3 × 10.8 × 10.2 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Miss Ima Hogg
Object numberB.57.17
Non exposé
Explore Further
Department
Bayou BendObject Type
Provenance[George S. McKearin, Hoosick Falls, New York]; [Whimsy Antiques, Arlington, Vermont]; purchased by Miss Ima Hogg, 1957; given to MFAH, by 1966.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
[no inscriptions]
Impressed on bottom: Lyman Fenton & Co. / Fenton's / ENAMEL / PATENTED / 1849. / BENNINGTON,Vt. [Barret 1958, p. 14, fig. IXa]
Cataloguing data may change with further research.
If you have questions about this work of art or the MFAH Online Collection please contact us.
Lyman, Fenton & Co.
c. 1849–1858
Lead-glazed earthenware (flint enamel ware)
B.57.16.A,.B
Lyman, Fenton & Co.
c. 1849–1858
Lead-glazed earthenware (flint enamel ware)
B.57.47