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Vase (USA)

This is a vase. It was made by Hugh Cornwall Robertson and manufactured by Dedham Pottery. It is dated 1884–88 and we acquired it in 1984. Its medium is earthenware, oxblood. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

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

Its dimensions are

H x diam.: 18.4 x 9.9 cm (7 1/4 x 3 7/8 in.)

It has the following markings

Impressed on bottom: C K A W Painted in black brush on bottom: DP 83 G

It is inscribed

Graphite notations: 300 and other indeciperable writing.

Cite this object as

Vase (USA); Manufactured by Dedham Pottery; Made by Hugh Cornwall Robertson (1845 – 1908); earthenware, oxblood; H x diam.: 18.4 x 9.9 cm (7 1/4 x 3 7/8 in.); Gift of Marcia and William Goodman; 1984-84-37

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