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Vase

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1872-1889

GUSN

GUSN-44372

Description

Butterscotch matte glazed earthenware vase. Bulbous base on circular foot tapers into narrow, tubular neck and lip.

Details

Descriptive Terms

vases
earthenware
glazing (coating)
art pottery
Vase
Vase

Inscription

"C / K A / W" (impressed)

Maker

Chelsea Keramic Art Works (Maker)

Location of Origin

Chelsea, MA, USA

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Mary Longfellow and Mrs. Lucia Barrett

Accession Number

1934.1970

Places

Chelsea (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)
Chelsea (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

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