Permanent Collection Record
Images
Metadata
Object ID |
2019.001.006 |
Collection |
Ceramics Collection |
Media Collection |
American Art Pottery Collection |
Manufacturer |
Weller Pottery Company (1872-1948) |
Title |
Velva Vase in Blue with Leaves and Flowers |
Date |
Circa 1928 |
Makers Marks |
This piece has a cast script manufacturer's mark on the underside that reads Weller Pottery. This piece also has a paper label on the underside that reads "WELLER / BLUE VELVA / WARE" |
Description |
An example from Weller Pottery Company's Velva line introduced circa 1928, this blue vase features a display of leaves and flowers. The donor's father worked at American Encaustic and Mosaic Tile Companies, and mother worked as a Weller Pottery artist. Interestingly, the underside of this piece features a paper label that reads "WELLER / BLUE VELVA / WARE" |
Medium |
Earthenware, Glaze |
Technique |
Cast, Glazed |
Height (in) |
7.500 |
Diameter (in) |
8.000 |
Culture |
American |
School |
Art Pottery |
Place of Origin |
Zanesville, Ohio, United States |
Credit Line |
Gift of Penny Duffee |
People |
Duffee, Penny |
Search Terms |
American Art American Art Pottery American Artists American Ceramics Blue Cast Flowers Footed Vessels Leaves Matte Ohio Art Ohio Artists Ohio Companies Ohio Manufacturers Pottery Artists Pottery Decorators Vases Velva Weller Pottery Company (1872-1948) Weller Pottery Company Middle-Period Lines Zanesville, Ohio Zanesville Artists |
Location |
Not on view |