Planter, 1912-1920

THF177116 / Planter, 1912-1920
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Artifact Overview

Peters and Reed pottery from Zanesville, Ohio, was known for their unique glazes and glaze treatments. This piece, from their Moss Aztec line, was made by spraying the molded designs in relief with green coloring, then wiping the top of the piece to create a "moss" effect. The natural coloring would have fit perfectly in a typical Arts and Crafts home.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Planter (Container)

Date Made

1912-1920

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Collections Platform

Object ID

29.3180.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Earthenware
Glaze

Color

Red
Green

Dimensions

Height: 4.25 in
Width: 8 in
Length: 8 in
Weight: 2.25 lbs

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