A 19th Century Maine-Made Red Earthenware Jar Owned by the Art Institute of Chicago

I thought it would be a good time to show this nineteenth century red earthenware jar since I posted an article today about the Dodge Pottery in Portland, Maine, which also contained a link to an article that I posted in 2015 that discussed the Thomas Truxton Kendrick Pottery in Hollis, Maine.

The Art Institute of Chicago in Illinois attributes this jar to the Kendrick Pottery in Hollis Center, Maine, circa 1830-1850. A similar jar appeared a few years ago at the annual New Hampshire Antique Dealers Association Show in Manchester, New Hampshire that had been formerly owned by Ohio antiques dealer, David Good. That jar was also attributed to Maine, but I don't remember it having a more specific attribution.

I am not sure how this attribution was developed without any known archaeology from Kendrick or any signed pieces, but I definitely thought it was a good piece to show today. The museum may have acquired this piece with the attribution. But this is definitely a potter's business that I would like to learn more about since I feel there may be some potential confusion that surrounds this potter's production today.

Note: Here is a link to the jar listed on the Art Institute of Chicago's website.

19th Century Red Earthenware Jar from Maine

19th Century Red Earthenware Jar Attributed to Maine

Reportedly Made by Thomas Truxton Kendrick in Hollis Center, Maine

Circa 1830-1850

Stands 9 1/8" Tall

Photo Courtesy: The Art Institute of Chicago

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