Vermont Studio potter Stanley Ballard (1917-1960) graduated from Alfred University�s highly respected Ceramic Program in 1939, having studied there while these influential teachers were part of the faculty: Marion Fosdick, Charles Harder, Clarence Merritt, and C. Katherine Nelson.


This commercial 3 inch maple syrup jug was glazed in one of his blended color glazes which he used on some production pieces. 


The piece is signed simply 'Hand Made in Vermont', but is shown as a Ballard product in the Summer 1953 Vermont Life 6 page article on Stanley Ballard. Excellent condition. 


A great combo of Vermont product and Vermont Studio Art pottery from the Mid Century period.