Historical Object
Frackelton/Ohr Pottery Bowl
| This earthenware bowl, which was designed by Susan Frackelton and thrown by George Ohr, is squat and bulbous. It is red with mottled green glaze on the exterior and clear and dark brown glazes on the interior. The bowl is decorated with molded hearts, diagonal bands, and flowers applied around the rim. A maker's mark, "SF," and date, "99," are incised on the underside, along with "G.E. Ohr" over "Biloxi, Miss" stamped in clay. |
| Image ID: | 96623 |
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| Creation Date: | date unknown |
| Creator Name: | Harvieux, Rachel |
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| Collection Name: | WHS Museum Collection |
| Genre: | Historical Object |
| Original Format Type: | object |
| Original Format Number: | 1958.1320 |
| Original Dimensions: | unknown |
| The bowl is the product of a collaboration between art potter George E. Ohr of Biloxi, Mississippi and Susan Frackelton. There are several known co-signed pieces in existence. Donated in 1958 by Frackelton's daughter, Gladys F. Seely. |
| Decorative arts |
| Pottery |
| Indoor photography |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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