Ernest Richter
Three-Gallon Jar

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Maker Ernest Richter(American, active 1888–1909)American, active 1888–1909

Maker Star Pottery(American, active 1888–1909)American, active 1888–1909

CultureAmerican

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Three-Gallon Jar

Datec. 1888–1909

Made inElmendorf, Texas, United States

MediumBristol-glazed stoneware with stenciled cobalt

Dimensions11 1/8 × 10 1/4 in. diameter (28.3 × 26 cm)

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

Object numberB.2012.189

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Department

Bayou Bend

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CERAMICS

DescriptionGerman-born Ernst Richter was an early employee of Frederick William Saenger at St. Hedwig and Elmendorf who later started his own firm, the Star Pottery, in 1888. Early Star Pottery wares were salt-glazed, but the pottery later changed to commercial slip glazes, as seen on this example. Its straight-sided profile is typical of late 19th and early twentieth century stoneware production.
Provenance[Jon St. Clair, Austin]; purchased by William J. Hill (1934–2018), Houston; given to MFAH, 2012.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks

Cobalt stenciled: 3 [within a star]

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