James W. Haden
Six-Gallon Churn

MakerAmerican, 1858–1907
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Six-Gallon Churn
Datec. 1873–1900
Made inHenderson, Texas, United States
MediumAlkaline-glazed stoneware
Dimensions19 1/2 × 11 in. diameter (49.5 × 27.9 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, museum purchase
Object numberB.93.9
Not on view

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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
Description

James Haden was the son-in-law of Rusk County, Texas, potter Joseph Rushton. Haden worked for Rushton and for other potters in the vicinity.      

This churn’s profile tapers gently toward it base and rim; it bears an impressed maker’s mark. Its six-gallon capacity is indicated by the numeral three impressed twice.



ProvenanceDr. Georgeanna Herman Greer (1922–1992); Estate of Dr. Georgeanna Herman Greer; consigned to [Harmer Rooke Galleries, New York, January 13, 1993, lot 554]; purchased by MFAH, 1993.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
[no inscriptions]
Impressed near handle: JH / 3 / 3

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