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Maker Frederick E. Walrath (American, 1871 - 1921)

Manufacturer Walrath Pottery

Geographic OriginRochester, New York

MediumPottery

Credit LinePurchase 1929 John Cotton Dana Collection

Object number29.1002

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Marks and Labels/Stampsincisded on bottom: "Walrath / Pottery" MI cipher for Mechanics INstitute, paper label with price of 75 cents in inkProvenanceNewark Museum borrowed from Walrath for the 1910 exhibition. Purchased by John Cotton Dana in 1910 from the exhibition for $75. Acquired by the museum from Dana's estate in 1929.Exhibition HistoryModern American Pottery, Newark Museum, 1910. The Newark Museum Collection of American Art Pottery, 1984.

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