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Vase Vase

This is a vase. It was designed by Matthew Andrew Daly and manufactured by Rookwood Pottery. It is dated 1899 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.: 19.8 × 8.3 cm (7 13/16 × 3 1/4 in.)

It has the following markings

Underside of vase: [1] “RP”, impressed with 13 flames (manufacturer’s and date mark; 1899)   [2] “MAD”, incised (decorator’s mark) [3] “S1478E”, impressed, “S” (special piece mark), “1478” (made after sketch numbered 1478), “E” (size mark)

Cite this object as

Vase Vase; Designed by Matthew Andrew Daly (American, 1860 – 1937); Manufactured by Rookwood Pottery (United States); USA; earthenware; H x diam.: 19.8 × 8.3 cm (7 13/16 × 3 1/4 in.); Gift of Marcia and William Goodman; 1984-84-7

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Deconstructing Power : W. E. B. Du Bois at the 1900 World's Fair.

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