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Ashtray

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1910-1920

GUSN

GUSN-36766

Description

Earthenware ashtray with dark blue glaze and circular raised center.

Details

Descriptive Terms

ashtrays
earthenware
glazing (coating)
art pottery
Ashtray
Ashtray

Inscription

"MARBLEHEAD POTTERY" (Printed adhesive tag)
"THE SOCIETY OF ARTS AND CRAFTS" (Printed paper tag)

Maker

Marblehead Pottery (Maker)

Location of Origin

Marblehead, MA, USA

Dimensions

1 3/8 (H), 5 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of William Sumner Appleton

Accession Number

1934.923

Places

Massachusetts (United States)
Marblehead (Essex county, Massachusetts)

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