Mary Chase Perry Stratton at Pewabic Pottery, Detroit, Michigan, 1903
THF700807 / Mary Chase Perry Stratton at Pewabic Pottery, Detroit, Michigan, 1903
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Artifact Overview
Detroit's renowned Pewabic Pottery was founded by artist Mary Chase Perry (later Stratton, 1867-1961) in 1903 as part of the American Arts and Crafts movement. Perry is shown here in her "stable studio," the converted carriage house where Pewabic began. She moved the operation into a purpose-built structure in 1907. Pewabic Pottery became famous for Perry's unique glazes and architectural tile installations.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
1903
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
86.18.255.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 9.5 in (photograph)
Width: 7.375 in (photograph)
Height: 12 in (mount)
Width: 9.75 in (mount)
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