Vase, 1903-1904
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Charles Binns, the maker of this vase served as the first director of ceramics at the renowned Alfred University in New York state. Primarily working with functional objects, Binns argued that the potter should create unique works of art, from start to finish. Over a thirty-year career he trained the early leaders in what is now known as the studio ceramics movement.
Charles Binns, the maker of this vase served as the first director of ceramics at the renowned Alfred University in New York state. Primarily working with functional objects, Binns argued that the potter should create unique works of art, from start to finish. Over a thirty-year career he trained the early leaders in what is now known as the studio ceramics movement.
Artifact
Vase
Date Made
1903-1904
Creators
Binns, Charles Fergus, 1857-1934
Place of Creation
United States, New York, Alfred
Creator Notes
Attributed to Charles F. Binns and made at the School of Clay Working at Alfred University in Alfred, New York
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Collections Platform
Object ID
81.146.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Earthenware
Glaze
Color
Black (Color)
Gray (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 5.75 in
Width: 3.688 in
Diameter: 2.25 in (opening)
Weight: 1.25 lbs
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