Vase, 1910-1930

Summary

Art pottery began in the late 19th century as a method for women to produce aesthetically pleasing art objects for the home. By the turn of the 20th century art pottery became commercialized, with many firms from coast to coast producing decorative ceramics for the home. By the 1920s, mass produced art pottery, such as this example, was available to all levels of society.

Art pottery began in the late 19th century as a method for women to produce aesthetically pleasing art objects for the home. By the turn of the 20th century art pottery became commercialized, with many firms from coast to coast producing decorative ceramics for the home. By the 1920s, mass produced art pottery, such as this example, was available to all levels of society.

Artifact

Vase

Date Made

1910-1930

Place of Creation

United States 

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2022.77.24

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Ceramic (Material)

Color

Light brown

Dimensions

Height: 6.125 in

Diameter: 2.813 in

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