A. C. Crawford & Sons
Jar

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Retailer A. C. Crawford & Sons(Galveston, Texas)Galveston, Texas

CultureAmerican

Titles

Datec. 1871–1880

Possible placePennsylvania, United States

Retailed inGalveston, Texas, United States

MediumSalt-glazed stoneware

Dimensions11 × 7 in. diameter (27.9 × 17.8 cm)

Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of an anonymous donor

Object numberB.2013.34

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Department

Bayou Bend

Object Type

CERAMICS

Description

A. C. Crawford established his business in Galveston, Texas, in 1838; in 1871 the name of the firm was listed as A. C. Crawford and Sons. Their store was located on the busy Strand commercial avenue.

The jar was probably made in western Pennsylvania, where a stoneware pottery industry developed during the 19th century. From there, cobalt-stenciled jars with merchants’ labels were widely distributed.

ProvenanceA. C. Crawford and Sons, Galveston, Texas; to unknown buyer; Mrs. Kelly, Crockett and Lovelady, Texas; to Jane Evans, Crockett; to Doris Morris, Crockett; to R. Harold Hollis, Leon County, Texas; to Burley Auction Group, New Braunfels, Texas, American Antique Auction, September 15, 2012, Lot 54; to Jon St. Clair, Austin, Texas
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks

blue glaze raised text " A. C. CRAWFORD / & SONS. / CROCKERY / & GLASS WARE / GALVESTON, / TEXAS "

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