Maker
James W. Haden(American, 1858–1907)American, 1858–1907
Makerprobably for
Rushton Pottery Company(American, 1873–1900)American, 1873–1900
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Jug
Datec. 1873–1900
Made inHenderson, Texas, United States
MediumAlkaline-glazed stoneware
Dimensions10 1/4 × 7 1/4 in. (26 × 18.4 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of William J. Hill
Object numberB.2012.70
Not on view
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Department
Bayou BendObject Type
James Haden was the son-in-law of Rusk County, Texas, potter Joseph Rushton. Haden worked for Rushton and for other potters in the vicinity.
Here the familiar jug form has a distinctive handle configuration, joining the lip to the shoulder with a right-angle bend.
Provenance[Jon St. Clair, Austin]; purchased by William J. Hill (1934–2018), Houston, date unknown; given to MFAH, 2012.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Impressed on the handle: JH
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Guadalupe Pottery Company
c. 1857–1869
Alkaline-glazed stoneware with kiln drops
B.2001.7
