Candlestick, 1917-1921

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Artifact Overview

Jugtown Pottery was founded by artists Jacques and Juliana Busbee who attempted to save local craft traditions in North Carolina. The Busbees hired local potters and made the wares available at a shop in Greenwich Village, New York. This rough, salt glaze candlestick is typical of their early pieces, appearing very much like a survivor of the 18th or 19th century.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Candlestick

Date Made

1917-1921

Creator Notes

Made by James H. Owen for Jugtown Pottery in Moore County, North Carolina

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Collections Platform

Object ID

66.6.42

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Stoneware
Salt glaze

Color

Gray (Color)
Cobalt blue (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 7.5 in
Diameter: 5.75 in
Weight: 2 lbs

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