Kirbee Pottery Co.
Jar

Public Domain

ExpandFavorite

Images(4)

MakerAttributed to Kirbee Pottery Co.(American, active 1848–1860)American, active 1848–1860

CultureAmerican

Titles

Datec. 1848–1860

Made inTexas, United States

MediumAlkaline-glazed stoneware

Dimensions12 3/4 × 9 3/4 in. diameter (32.4 × 24.8 cm)

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

Object numberB.2012.88

Current Location

Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens

Kilroy Center

On view

Explore Further

Department

Bayou Bend

Object Type

CERAMICS

DescriptionThe most common southern stoneware form was the storage jar, which held various quantities of prepared and preserved foods, flour, or grain. Jars of three or more gallons often held salted meat, lard, or both. Most large storage jars did not have lids during this period. The contents were secured by covering the rim with cloth or paper, and tying it down with string.
Provenance[Jon St. Clair, Austin]; purchased by William J. Hill (1934–2018), Houston, 2001; given to MFAH, 2012.
Exhibition HistoryThe Kirbee jar is on exhibition in the Ceramic Study Room.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks

Incised: 113

Cataloguing data may change with further research.

If you have questions about this work of art or the MFAH Online Collection please contact us.