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Vase Vase

This is a vase. It was manufactured by Rookwood Pottery and decorated by Caroline Virginia (Rich) McGuffey. It is dated 1883 and we acquired it in 1983. Its medium is earthenware. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

It is credited Gift of Dona Guimaraes in memory of Sarah McGuffey.

Its dimensions are

H x diam.: 19 x 8.3 cm (7 1/2 x 3 1/4 in.)

It has the following markings

On underside of base: "S/ROOKWOOD/1883" impressed; "C.V.M./1883 incised

Cite this object as

Vase Vase; Decorated by Caroline Virginia (Rich) McGuffey (American, 1839 – 1905); Manufactured by Rookwood Pottery (United States); USA; earthenware; H x diam.: 19 x 8.3 cm (7 1/2 x 3 1/4 in.); Gift of Dona Guimaraes in memory of Sarah McGuffey; 1983-43-2

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