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
Creators
Place of Creation
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
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