Vase, 1902

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Artifact Overview

Maria Longworth Nichols (1849-1932) founded Rookwood Pottery--the pioneering art pottery company in America--in Cincinnati in 1880. She hired talented potters and decorators to create innovative ceramic wares. Trendsetting imagery and glazes made Rookwood famous and helped establish the look of art pottery. This Rookwood vase features a portrait of French artist Jean-Francois Millet.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Vase

Date Made

1902

Creator Notes

Vase decorated by Grace Young at Rookwood Pottery Company in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Collections Platform

Object ID

00.4.3292

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Earthenware
Glaze

Color

Olive green
Brown
Gold (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 8.5 in
Diameter: 6.25 in
Weight: 3.5 lbs

Inscriptions

on bottom [impressed]: RP [flame monogram] / [1]902 / C / G Y J.F. Millet / after a Portrait / by himself
Vase, 1902