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Vase

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1890-1920

GUSN

GUSN-36759

Description

Earthenware vase with matte yellowish white glaze and double scrolled handles.

Details

Descriptive Terms

vases
earthenware
Arts and Crafts (movement)
Vase
Vase

Inscription

GRUEBY POTTERY BOSTON USA 181 (impressed)
"W" with "P" superimposed (for Wilhelmina Post) (Incised)

Maker

Grueby Faience Company (Manufacturer)
Post, Wilhelmina (Potter)

Location of Origin

Boston, MA, USA; MA, USA

Dimensions

10 (H), 10 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of William Sumner Appleton

Accession Number

1934.902

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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