Vase
Maker
Newcomb College Pottery(American, active 1894–1940)American, active 1894–1940
MakerDecorated by
Harriet Coulter Joor(American, 1875–1965)American, 1875–1965
MakerMade by
Joseph Meyer(American, 1841–1931)American, 1841–1931
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Vase
Date1900
MediumEarthenware
Dimensions17 1/2 × 7 in. diameter (44.5 × 17.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of William J. Hill
Object number2016.198
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignObject Type
Published References Ormond, Suzanne and Irvine, Mary E. Louisiana’s Art Nouveau: The Crafts of the Newcomb Style. Gretna, Louisiana: Pelican Publishing Company, 1976. Poesch, Jessie. Newcomb Pottery: An Enterprise for Southern Women. Exton, Pennsylvania: Schiffer Publishing Limited, 1984. Rago, David. American Art Pottery. New York: Knickerbocker Press, 1997. Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscribed on bottom: "Q13" for shape reference
Paper label on bottom: ARTIST / HARRIET C. / JOOR - 1900
Paper label on bottom: ARTIST / HARRIET C. / JOOR - 1900
Maker's mark on bottom: N [encircled inside] C for Newcomb College; “HJ” mark for Harriet Joor; “Q13” for shape reference
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