Wilson & Co. 2 Gallon Stoneware Jar
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Wilson & Co. 2 gallon stoneware jar, stamped "H. Wilson & Co.", ca. 1869-1884, salt glaze exterior and brown Albany glazed interior, size: 12.5 x 8" dia. , condition: A tight 5 3/4" crack from rim. A Y-shaped crack across underside, which continues onto base, where it forms a 3 1/2" Y. The crack on the underside also continues 3/4" onto the opposite side of the jar
Hiram Wilson is regarded as the first African-American business owner in the state of Texas, establishing his pottery workshop in 1869 with two other freed slaves, James Wilson and Wallace Wilson, who had all taken the surname of their former master. Many of Wilson's early Texas stoneware works can be found in the Wilson Pottery Museum in Seguin, Texas.
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Hiram Wilson is regarded as the first African-American business owner in the state of Texas, establishing his pottery workshop in 1869 with two other freed slaves, James Wilson and Wallace Wilson, who had all taken the surname of their former master. Many of Wilson's early Texas stoneware works can be found in the Wilson Pottery Museum in Seguin, Texas.
We happily provide seamless shipping services on everything we sell. Please email us at shipping@vogtauction.com or call 210-971-5750 for more information.
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Wilson & Co. 2 Gallon Stoneware Jar
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