Bowl, 1940-1955

Summary

The Roselane Pottery was founded in Pasadena, California, in 1938. Like most California based potteries, Roselane specialized in pieces complementing contemporary-styled interiors, known today as "mid-century modern". Their product line was diverse, especially in the late 1940s and 1950s, when they produced vases, wall pockets, candlesticks, as well as serving wares such as this bowl.

The Roselane Pottery was founded in Pasadena, California, in 1938. Like most California based potteries, Roselane specialized in pieces complementing contemporary-styled interiors, known today as "mid-century modern". Their product line was diverse, especially in the late 1940s and 1950s, when they produced vases, wall pockets, candlesticks, as well as serving wares such as this bowl.

Artifact

Bowl (Vessel)

Date Made

1940-1955

Henry Ford Museum
 On Exhibit

at Henry Ford Museum in Collections Platform

Object ID

86.62.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Earthenware
Glaze

Color

Red
Gray (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 3.25 in

Diameter: 11.25 in

Weight: 2 lbs

Inscriptions

on bottom [impressed]: ROSELANE / PASADENA, CALIF. / 212

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