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Mary Luella Perkins and Rookwood Pottery Company

Pitcher

1887

Scroll

Pitcher

1887

Physical Qualities Clay, 4 3/8 x 4 1/8 x 3 1/4 in. (11.1 x 10.5 x 8.3 cm)
Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Lester S. Levy
Object Number 1974.8
Anita Jones, Baltimore Museum of Art, "Woven Rainbows: American Indian Trade Blankets", November 9, 2005-June 11, 2006

Markings: Marked underneath pitcher's base "RP monogram and 2 flames/456/W"

Decorator

Mary Luella Perkins

1867–1958

Cincinnati, Ohio, working at Rookwood Pottery Co. c. 1886-1898
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Manufacturer

Rookwood Pottery Company

1879–1966

American, 1880-1967
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