J. Norton & Co.
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Maker J. Norton & Co.(American, 1859–1861)American, 1859–1861

CultureAmerican

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Datec. 1859–1861

Made inBennington, Vermont, United States, New England

MediumSalt-glazed stoneware with cobalt

Dimensions15 1/2 × 9 1/2 in. (39.4 × 24.1 cm)

Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Miss Ima Hogg

Object numberB.72.24

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Bayou Bend

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CERAMICS

DescriptionThe firm of J. Norton and Company of Bennington, Vermont, was a successor to the pottery established in 1785 by John Norton. Subsequent generations continued the business, with many name changes, until the late nineteenth century.
ProvenanceMiss Ima Hogg; given to MFAH, 1972.
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Impressed on front below rim: J. NORTON & CO: / BENNINGTON VT. / 3 [Lehner 1988, p.323]

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