MakerAttributed to
Guadalupe Pottery Company(American, active c. 1857–1869)American, active c. 1857–1869
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Jar
Datec. 1857–1869
Made inSeguin, Texas, United States
MediumTitamium-oxide and alkaline-glazed stoneware
Dimensions7 1/4 × 4 1/2 diameter (18.4 × 11.4 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of William J. Hill
Object numberB.2012.54
Non exposé
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Bayou BendObject Type
ProvenanceDr. Georgeanna Herman Greer (1922–1992); Estate of Dr. Georgeanna Herman Greer; consigned to [Harmer Rooke Galleries, New York, November 18, 1992, lot 777]; ...; [John St. Clair, Austin]; purchased by William J. Hill (1934–2018), Houston, 2003; given to MFAH, 2012.
Exhibition History"Houston Collects: African American Art," The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Upper Brown Pavilion, July 31–October 26, 2008.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
On bottom, under clear tape,inscribed with black ink over white paint: GREER / #9
On bottom, inscribed in black ink over white paint: TGW 37.37
On bottom, printed label [removed by conservation]: HARMER ROOKE / GALLERIES / 777 /NEW YORK CITY / SALE:
On bottom, printed label [removed by conservation]: 777
On bottom, inscribed in black ink over white paint: TGW 37.37
On bottom, printed label [removed by conservation]: HARMER ROOKE / GALLERIES / 777 /NEW YORK CITY / SALE:
On bottom, printed label [removed by conservation]: 777
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Guadalupe Pottery Company
c. 1857–1869
Alkaline-glazed stoneware with salt drips
B.2012.58.A,.B
Guadalupe Pottery Company
c. 1857–1869
Alkaline-glazed stoneware with kiln drops
B.2012.53