Permanent Collection Record
Images
Metadata
Object ID |
2006.82 |
Collection |
Ceramics Collection |
Media Collection |
American Art Pottery Collection |
Manufacturer |
J. B. Owens Pottery Company (1885-1907) |
Title |
Paperweight Tile for "J.B.Owens Pottery Co." in Green |
Date |
Circa 1900 |
Makers Marks |
Potential manufacturer's mark obscured by brown felt adhered to the underside. |
Description |
An example from the J.B. Owens Pottery Company, this high-gloss, green paperweight tile was a promotional item for the company. It features the words "The J.B. OWENS POTTERY CO., ZANESVILLE OHIO". |
Medium |
Earthenware, Glaze |
Technique |
Cast, Glazed |
Height (in) |
0.750 |
Width (in) |
4.000 |
Depth (in) |
2.500 |
Culture |
American |
School |
Arts and Crafts Movement |
Place of Origin |
Zanesville, Ohio, United States |
Credit Line |
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Downey |
Source Collection |
Downey Family Collection |
People |
Downey, Mr. and Mrs. Richard |
Search Terms |
American Art American Art Pottery American Artists American Ceramics Arts and Crafts Movement Cast Green J.B. Owens Pottery Company (1885-1907) Ohio Art Ohio Art Ohio Artists Ohio Companies Ohio Manufacturers Paperweights Pottery Artists Pottery Decorators Words and Phrases Zanesville Artists Zanesville, Ohio |
Location |
On view in the American Art Pottery Gallery, 1st Floor |