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

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