Pitcher by George Ohr and Susan Frackelton, 1899

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Artifact Overview

Artist Susan Frackelton visited the eccentric ceramicist Geroge Ohr in the late 1890s. Together, they produced a body of work that expresses their highly original approach to ceramics. This unglazed pitcher is a good example of their collaboration.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Pitcher (Vessel)

Date Made

1899

Creator Notes

Made by George Ohr and Susan Frackelton at Ohr Pottery in Biloxi, Mississippi

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2023.128.3

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Earthenware

Color

Tan (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 8.75 in
Width: 5 in
Length: 5.25 in

Inscriptions

on bottom: SF / / / 99
Pitcher by George Ohr and Susan Frackelton, 1899