Martin Crafts
Pitcher

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Maker Martin CraftsAmerican, 1807–1885

CultureAmerican

Titles

Pitcher

Datec. 1857–1861

Made inWhately, Massachusetts, United States

MediumSalt-glazed stoneware

Dimensions11 1/2 × 7 1/2 in. (29.2 × 19.1 cm)

Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Miss Ima Hogg

Object numberB.72.25

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Department

Bayou Bend

Object Type

CERAMICS

DescriptionPotter Martin Crafts worked in Whately in west-central Massachusetts. He formed this simple pitcher by manipulating the rim of a vessel into a spout. The pitcher later slumped somewhat in the kiln during firing.
ProvenanceMiss Ima Hogg; given to MFAH, 1972.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks

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Impressed under spout: MARTIN: CRAFTS: / WHATELY / 1 1/2

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