John Davis Leopard
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MakerAttributed to John Davis Leopard(American, active 1850–1883)American, active 1850–1883

Makerassociated with Prothro Pottery Company(American, active 1846–1865)American, active 1846–1865

Makeror John Leopard Pottery Company(American, active c. 1860–1883)American, active c. 1860–1883

CultureAmerican

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Datec. 1850–1883

Made inHenderson, Texas, United States

MediumAlkaline-glazed stoneware

Dimensions9 5/8 × 7 1/4 in. diameter (24.4 × 18.4 cm)

Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of William J. Hill

Object numberB.2012.94

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Department

Bayou Bend

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CERAMICS

DescriptionJohn Leopard was born in 1800 in Edgefield, South Carolina, into a family well established in the area’s pottery making tradition. He lived in Alabama before coming to Rusk County, Texas, by 1850. Prior to establishing his own pottery in Henderson, he was probably employed by James Prothro. His pots are notable for their elegantly formed profiles and carefully executed rims and handles.
Provenance[Jon St. Clair, Austin]; purchased by William J. Hill (1934–2018), Houston, date unknown; given to MFAH, 2012.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks

On bottom, inscribed with graphite: WJH / #10

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