Vase by Pewabic Pottery, 1930-1950

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Artifact Overview

Detroit's renowned Pewabic Pottery was founded by artist Mary Chase Perry (later Stratton) and her friend and business partner Horace J. Caulkins in 1903 as part of the American Arts and Crafts movement. Perry led the pottery until her death in 1961, developing the simple forms, unique iridescent glazes, and architectural tile installations that would make Pewabic famous nationwide.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Vase

Date Made

1930-1950

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Collections Gallery

Object ID

2023.163.8

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ralph and Erica Gerson in Memory of Dorothy and Byron Gerson.

Material

Ceramic (Material)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 3 in
Diameter: 5.375 in

Inscriptions

on bottom: PEWABIC / DETROIT
Vase by Pewabic Pottery, 1930-1950