Vase, circa 1941
Add to SetSummary
The Red Wing Company was famous for its stoneware crocks and jugs beginning in the 19th century and continuing throughout much of the 20th century. In 1938, they started a decorative art pottery line. This vase with a deer in relief was typical of the kinds of pieces made for middle class homes in the 1940s and 1950s.
The Red Wing Company was famous for its stoneware crocks and jugs beginning in the 19th century and continuing throughout much of the 20th century. In 1938, they started a decorative art pottery line. This vase with a deer in relief was typical of the kinds of pieces made for middle class homes in the 1940s and 1950s.
Artifact
Vase
Date Made
circa 1941
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Collections Platform
Object ID
2019.0.27.3
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Earthenware
Glaze
Color
Gray (Color)
Red
Yellow (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 7.25 in
Width: 3 in
Length: 7 in
Weight: 2.10 lbs
Inscriptions
on bottom [impressed]: 1120. / Red Wing / U.S.A.
Share Anywhere
Use this Artifact Card to share this great find with others. From historic images to vivid descriptions, a record of rich detail is bundled inside a single card.
