Vase, circa 1925

Summary

Detroit's renowned Pewabic Pottery was founded by artist Mary Chase Perry (later Stratton) and her friend and business partner Horace J. Caulkins in 1903 as part of the American Arts and Crafts movement. Perry led the pottery until her death in 1961, developing the simple forms, unique iridescent glazes, and architectural tile installations that would make Pewabic famous nationwide.

Detroit's renowned Pewabic Pottery was founded by artist Mary Chase Perry (later Stratton) and her friend and business partner Horace J. Caulkins in 1903 as part of the American Arts and Crafts movement. Perry led the pottery until her death in 1961, developing the simple forms, unique iridescent glazes, and architectural tile installations that would make Pewabic famous nationwide.

Artifact

Vase

Date Made

circa 1925

Henry Ford Museum
 On Exhibit

at Henry Ford Museum in Collections Platform

Object ID

62.53.7

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Earthenware
Glaze

Color

Pink (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 10.5 in

Diameter: 7.5 in

Weight: 6 lbs

Inscriptions

on bottom: [paper label] PE / DC / [impressed] PEWABIC / paper label] M.I.

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