Ewer, 1895-1905
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Artifact Overview
Weller Pottery started business in 1872 selling stoneware jars and earthenware flowerpots. In 1893 they created their first art pottery line and within twenty years became America's largest art pottery maker with dozens of lines representing all of the current tastes. The Louwelsa line, one of Weller's most popular, was made from 1896 to 1924 and featured a myriad of shapes covered with a brown glaze.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Ewer (Vessel)
Date Made
1895-1905
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
72.102.27
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Earthenware
Glaze
Color
Yellow (Color)
Brown
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 5.5 in
Diameter: 4.5 in
Length: 5.5 in
Weight: 1 lb
Inscriptions
on bottom [impressed]:
5 27 / [illegible number] / LOUWELSA / & / WELLER
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