Kimik Pottery Co.
Jar

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MakerAttributed to Kimik Pottery Co. (American, 1870–1900)American, 1870–1900

CultureAmerican

Titles

Datec. 1875–1900

Made inTexas, United States

MediumSalt-glazed stoneware

Dimensions8 3/8 × 6 1/2 in. diameter (21.3 × 16.5 cm)

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

Object numberB.2012.87

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Department

Bayou Bend

Object Type

CERAMICS

DescriptionGerman immigrant Lee Kimik established a pottery in Limestone County, Texas, in the 1870s. In the German tradition, he used salt glazing for his wares.
Provenance[Jon St. Clair, Austin]; purchased by William J. Hill (1934–2018), Houston, 2000; given to MFAH, 2012.
Exhibition HistorySince the time of its loan to Bayou Bend, this jar has been on view in the Ceramics Study Room.
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