Vase, 1903-1904

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Artifact Overview

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 Details

Artifact

Vase

Date Made

1903-1904

Creator Notes

Attributed to Charles F. Binns and made at the School of Clay Working at Alfred University in Alfred, New York

Location

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

Vase, 1903-1904