Who created "Covered Bean Pot"?

Covered Bean Pot was created by Lyman, Fenton & Co. in 1849–58.

When was "Covered Bean Pot" created?

This artwork was created 1849–58.

What medium is "Covered Bean Pot"?

Covered Bean Pot is Mottled brown earthenware.

Is "Covered Bean Pot" in the public domain?

Yes, Covered Bean Pot is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Covered Bean Pot

Lyman, Fenton & Co.

1849–58

Medium

Mottled brown earthenware

Dimensions

8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm)

Classification

Bean pot

Culture

American

Department

The American Wing

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, 1914

Accession Number

14.11.7

Art Historical Context

Nestled in the American Wing of the Metropolitan Museum Art, this Covered Bean by Lyman, Fenton & Co (1849–58) mid-19th-century Americanware craftsmanship. Crafted mottled brown earthenware, it stands at 8 3/4 inches tall, a practical size for household use. Lyman, Fenton & Co., prominent pottery firm based in Bennington Vermont, specialized in durable stoneware and earthenware, producing everyday objects that blended utility with modest decoration during the height of America's industrial pottery boom. The mottled brown glaze, a hallmark of Rockingham ware—a style popularized in the United S...

Covered Bean Pot

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