J & E Norton
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Maker J & E Norton(Bennington, Vermont, 1850–1859)Bennington, Vermont, 1850–1859

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

CultureAmerican

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Datec. 1850–1861

Made inBennington, Vermont, United States

MediumSalt-glazed stoneware with cobalt

Dimensions11 1/2 × 7 in. (29.2 × 17.8 cm)

Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Miss Ima Hogg

Object numberB.73.8

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Bayou Bend

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CERAMICS

DescriptionThe firm of J. & E. 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, 1973.
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Impressed on neck: J[.] & E. NORTON, / BENNINGTON VT. [Lehner 1988, p. 323]

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