Jar
The repeating pattern of stylized white flowers (possibly rosebuds) around the neck of this small vase, each marked by a graceful stem that melts into the blue body of the vase is characteristic of Newcomb decoration. Although Joseph Fortune Meyer (1848–1931) experimented with some mat glaze techniques, the mat glaze was not used for decorating Newcomb objects until 1910 when Paul E. Cox joined the pottery. For other examples of Newcomb Pottery, see L.1982.137.2, 1983.26, and 1981.432.5.
Artwork Details
- Title: Jar
- Maker: Newcomb Pottery (1894–1940)
- Designer: Mary W. Summey Smith (American, died 1980)
- Date: 1911
- Geography: Made in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
- Culture: American
- Medium: Earthenware
- Dimensions: H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); Diam. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm)
- Credit Line: Gift of Robert Blasberg, 1967
- Object Number: 67.84.1
- Curatorial Department: The American Wing
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