Vase, 1897-1910

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Artifact Overview

The Grueby Faience Company was based in Revere, Massachusetts, and specialized in matte finish pottery and tiles. They were known for their unique cucumber green colored vases, like this one, and their most famous shape was this leaf-form tall vase. Grueby also collaborated with other Arts and Crafts design firms like Gustav Stickley's, who sold Grueby wares through his catalogue.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Vase

Date Made

1897-1910

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Collections Platform

Object ID

80.122.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Earthenware
Glaze

Color

Green
Brown
Yellow (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 10.75 in
Diameter: 5.5 in
Weight: 5.75 lbs

Inscriptions

on bottom [impressed]: GRUEBY FAIENCE / BOSTON U.S.A. / 23