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Vase (USA)

This is a vase. It was designed by Fernand Moreau and manufactured by American Terracotta and Ceramic Company and The Gates Potteries. It is dated 1905–20 and we acquired it in 1984. Its medium is earthenware. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Marcia Goodman and William Goodman. It is credited Gift of Marcia and William Goodman.

Its dimensions are

H x diam.: 21.9 x 9.5 cm (8 5/8 x 3 3/4 in.)

It has the following markings

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Cite this object as

Vase (USA); Designed by Fernand Moreau (French); Manufactured by The Gates Potteries, American Terracotta and Ceramic Company; earthenware; H x diam.: 21.9 x 9.5 cm (8 5/8 x 3 3/4 in.); Gift of Marcia and William Goodman; 1984-84-30

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