Roseville Pottery Company Zanesville, Ohio 1892–1953 Rozane Woodland Vase 1905–1906 Designed by Gazo Foudji Earthenware On Loan from Mark and Marie Latta IR06/29/2020.020 The Rozane Woodland line was produced by Roseville Pottery Company between 1905 and 1906 and was heavily influenced by Czech Art Nouveau artist Alphonse Mucha. This example is the largest Woodland vase designed by Gazo Foudji, who was born in Japan in 1853, lived in Paris by the turn of the century, before working at Roseville where he developed the Rozane Fudji, Fujiyama, and Woodland lines.

Roseville Pottery Company Zanesville, Ohio 1892–1953 Fujiyama Vase 1906–1907 Designed by Gazo Foudji Earthenware On Loan from Mark and Marie Latta IR06/29/2020.022 Designed by Gazo Foudji, who joined Roseville Pottery Company in 1905, this piece features hand-carved designs with enamel coloring and is believed to have been executed by Foudji himself. These vases may be marked ‘fujiyama’ with an ink stamp, a Rozane wafer, or no marking at all.

Roseville Pottery Company Zanesville, Ohio 1892–1953 Pauleo Vase Circa 1914–? Earthenware On Loan from Mark and Marie Latta IR06/29/2020.024

Many of the pieces in the Pauleo line are unmarked. This vase is a rare example of one that bears a Pauleo Pottery wafer on the vessel’s base.

Roseville Pottery Company Zanesville, Ohio 1892–1953 Rozane Mara Vase 1905–1907 Earthenware On Loan from Mark and Marie Latta IR06/29/2020.023

The Mara line, Roseville Pottery Company’s answer to the much sought after Sicardo line produced by rival Zanesville manufacturer Weller Pottery Company, was produced from 1905 through 1907. Like Sicardo, it was difficult to achieve consistent results and the metallic luster was expensive to produce. This vase shape was designed by acclaimed designer and decorator Frederick Hurten Rhead.

Roseville Pottery Company Zanesville, Ohio 1892–1953 Unknown/ Experimental Fujiyama Vase decorated with Blue Fish Circa 1906 Earthenware On Loan from Mark and Marie Latta IR06/29/2020.035

*Use tombstone format label

Roseville Pottery Company Zanesville, Ohio 1892–1953 Experimental Matte Vase Circa 1905 Earthenware On Loan from Mark and Marie Latta IR06/29/2020.021

This piece is unique in a number of ways. While it is a Roseville Rozane vase form, its exterior resembles Rookwood’s Vellum glaze. Is this vessel an as-yet unidentified line? Or, is this piece an experimental glaze on a standard Rozane vase form?

Roseville Pottery Company Zanesville, Ohio 1892–1953 Rozane Mongol 1904–1906 Earthenware On Loan from Mark and Marie Latta IR06/29/2020.026

The Roseville Pottery Company’s Mongol line was developed in response to a perceived demand for the deep red, Chinese Oxblood glaze, which was rare and difficult to achieve. Although commercially unsuccessful, the buying public was unimpressed by the undecorated ware, the Mongol line was critically acclaimed, receiving a silver medal at the 1907 Jamestown Exposition, in Norfolk, Virginia.

Roseville Pottery Company Zanesville, Ohio 1892–1953 Decorated Artware Vase Circa 1905 Earthenware On Loan from Mark and Marie Latta IR06/29/2020.019

This unique vase features tube-lined decoration, which was introduced at Roseville Pottery Company by Frederick Hurten Rhead. Although there is no formal record of this decorative style having been produced at Roseville, other examples of decorated artware do exist.

Brush McCoy Pottery Company Roseville, Ohio 1911–1925 Gardenware Frogs Circa 1931 Earthenware On Loan from Mark and Marie Latta IR06/29/2020.018

Brush McCoy Pottery Company’s gardenware line offered whimsical frogs that were designed to decorate the home bird bath or pond.

Brush McCoy Pottery Company Roseville, Ohio 1911–1925 Stone Art Vase Circa 1922 Stoneware On Loan from Mark and Marie Latta IR06/29/2020.010

This Brush McCoy vase has an unusual decoration depicting a stork in a cattail marsh.

C. B. Upjohn Pottery Company Zanesville, Ohio 1904–1905 Souvenir Plates 1904 Redware On Loan from Mark and Marie Latta IR06/29/2020.001A,B

Upjohn worked for Weller Pottery Company from 1895 to 1900. These plates are similar to the souvenir plates Weller produced for the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition and yet, both of these redware plates bear an impressed Upjohn cypher.

Burley Winter Pottery Company Crooksville, Ohio 1872–1988 Gardenware Turtle Circa 1930 Stoneware On Loan from Mark and Marie Latta IR06/29/2020.006

During the 1930s, it was not uncommon for potteries including Burley Winter to create lines of garden ware.

Burley Winter Pottery Company Crooksville, Ohio 1872–1988 Bottle-Shaped Vase Circa 1930 Designed by Stoin M. Stoin Stoneware On Loan from Mark and Marie Latta IR06/29/2020.002

This vase was hand-thrown by Stoin M. Stoin who threw pots for Burley Winter before moving to Weller Pottery Company where he was involved in developing the Ansonia and Coppertone lines. Burley Winter produced artware from the 1930’s until 1943, after which time they created production pottery for the war effort.

Rookwood Pottery Company Cincinnati, Ohio 1880–1967 Painted Mat Vase with Peacock Feathers Decorated by Albert Valentine 1902 Earthenware On Loan from Mark and Marie Latta IR06/29/2020.039 This piece was decorated by Albert Valentine, Rookwood Pottery Company’s first full-time artist and decorator. In 1900, matte glazes were introduced and required a new application technique, which was difficult and time consuming. While few decorators excelled, this work by Valentine represents one of the best examples of Painted Mat.

Rookwood Pottery Company Cincinnati, Ohio 1880–1967 Carved Matte Vase with Poppies

1907 Decorated by Albert Pons Earthenware On Loan from Mark and Marie Latta IR06/29/2020.031

Albert Pons joined the decorating department at Rookwood Pottery Company at age 16. Noted for his carved decoration, this vase was executed by when Pons was just 19 years old and, the carved poppy ranks as one of his most outstanding efforts.

Rookwood Pottery Company Cincinnati, Ohio 1880–1967 Blue Tint High Glaze Vase with Magnolia Blossoms 1924 Decorated by Sara Sax Porcelain On Loan from Mark and Marie Latta IR06/29/2020.040 Rookwood Pottery Company production reached the high-water mark in the 1920s as a result of experienced decorators, perfect clay bodies, glazes that did not craze, and innovative designs. Decorator Sara Sax, an artist of stature at Rookwood, represents the company at its best.

Rookwood Pottery Company Cincinnati, Ohio 1880–1967 Standard Glaze Tray decorated with a Cat and Mouse 1891 Decorated by Harriet Wilcox Earthenware On Loan from Mark and Marie Latta IR06/29/2020.037 Harriet Wilcox, a Rookwood Pottery Company artist, is one of Mark and Marie Latta’s favorite decorators. Wilcox seemed to notice and portray the subtle details that eluded the notice of other accomplished decorators.

Rookwood Pottery Company Cincinnati, Ohio 1880–1967 Standard Glaze Vase with a Portrait of a Native American 1897 Decorated by Kitaro Shiriamandani Earthenware On Loan from Mark and Marie Latta IR06/29/2020.041 This rare vase was decorated by Kitaro Shiriamandani. This is the only known Native American vase decorated by the celebrated decorator. Rookwood Pottery Company introduced vessels decorated with Native Americans and jovial imbibing monks in a bid to appeal to male buyers.

Rookwood Pottery Company Cincinnati, Ohio 1880–1967 High Glaze Vase 1931 Decorated by Jens Jensen Porcelain On Loan from Mark and Marie Latta IR06/29/2020.038

This is one of the largest vases decorated by Jens Jensen that depicts a nude figure. Jensen, born in Denmark, moved to the United States in 1927 and soon joined the Rookwood Pottery Company. His most sought-after works are nudes done in the late 1920s and early 1930s.

J. B. Owens Pottery Company Zanesville, Ohio 1885–1929 Brush Model Lotus? Vase Circa 1906 Earthenware On Loan from Mark and Marie Latta IR06/29/2020.029

J. B. Owens produced this superior vase with molded decoration around 1906, which may be an example of the Brush Model Lotus line.

Weller Pottery Company Zanesville, Ohio 1872–1948 Etched Floral Vase with a Grape Motif 1905 Earthenware On Loan from Mark and Marie Latta IR06/29/2020.030

This line is believed to have been decorated solely by Frank Ferrell. All known examples bear his incised signature on the side of the vase and are one of a kind. The concept was popular enough to be put into a mass-produced line after Ferrell left Weller. Those vases do not have the Ferrell signature and have an in-mold decoration.

Weller Pottery Company Zanesville, Ohio 1872–1948 L’Art Nouveau Vase

Circa 1904 Earthenware On Loan from Mark and Marie Latta IR06/29/2020.003

Weller introduced the L’Art Nouveau line in January 1904 to pay homage to the French movement of the same name. This particular vase is unique, and also demonstrates the influence of Pre Columbian imagery. Although unmarked, this piece is attributed to Weller Pottery because of the glaze treatment, which was only used by Weller.

Weller Pottery Company Zanesville, Ohio 1872–1948 Experimental Vase Circa 1930 Decorated by Dorothy England Earthenware On Loan from Mark and Marie Latta IR06/29/2020.027

Stylistically similar to Weller’s popular Hudson line, this colorful, hand-thrown piece is signed by decorator Dorothy England and is unique. Resembling a watercolor, the decoration reflects Art Deco and Orientalist influences. England, who grew up around the pottery, was a major influence in the art department for 35 years.

Weller Pottery Company Zanesville, Ohio 1872–1948 Red Louwelsa Vase with Macintosh Roses Circa 1900 Decorated by Frank Ferrell Earthenware On Loan from Mark and Marie Latta IR06/29/2020.036 Examples of Red Louwelsa were usually unsigned and unmarked; however, this unique vase, which depicts Mackintosh roses, was decorated by Frank Ferrell. In addition, red examples are quite rare compared to the blue and ubiquitous brown pieces.

Weller Pottery Company Zanesville, Ohio 1872–1948 Hudson Lamp Base Circa 1918 Earthenware On Loan from Mark and Marie Latta IR06/29/2020.028

Sam Weller capitalized on the need to light up America. He developed this design complete with a pottery base and cast hole to accommodate electrical hardware to brighten every home.

Weller Pottery Company Zanesville, Ohio 1872–1948 Hudson Light and Decorated Vase with an Image of a WWI Doughboy and Horse Circa 1918 Decorated by Mae Timberlake Earthenware On Loan from Mark and Marie Latta IR06/29/2020.011

An iconic Weller Hudson Light decorated by Mae Timberlake, this vase features a WWI Cavalry doughboy with his mount. An important American statement coming from Zanesville circa 1918. The accompanying photo shows the image that the artist reproduced on the vase.

Weller Pottery Company Zanesville, Ohio 1872–1948 Hudson Vase with an Image of a Black Cat and Mayfly Circa 1920 Decorated by Mae Timberlake Earthenware On Loan from Mark and Marie Latta IR06/29/2020.013 This Weller Pottery Company Hudson line vase displays the incredible talent of long-term decorator Mae Timberlake. Look closely at the pensive kitty ready to swat the dragonfly, do you see Timberlake’s signature?

Weller Pottery Company Zanesville, Ohio 1872–1948 Hudson Vase with a Portrait of a Child Circa 1920 Earthenware On Loan from Mark and Marie Latta IR06/29/2020.012

Although not signed by the artist, this vase was undoubtedly decorated by Mae Timberlake because of the quality and craftmanship of the image, which depicts a child with scuffed knee wandering down a forest path.

Weller Pottery Company Zanesville, Ohio 1872–1948 Modeled and Carved Vase with Nude Figure and Trees Circa 1920 Earthenware On Loan from Mark and Marie Latta IR06/29/2020.034

This molded vase from Weller Pottery Company is totally unlike anything else the company produced. Displaying an unusual background glaze color as well as high relief decoration, did Weller allow some of their artists or modelers to experiment?

Weller Pottery Company Zanesville, Ohio 1872–1948 Carved Silvertone Variant Vase with Western Scene Circa 1920 Earthenware On Loan from Mark and Marie Latta IR06/29/2020.033

This vase depicts a settler headed west into Native American territory. Silvertone variant vases are usually molded and decorated with scenes, birds, and flowers. Although molded, it is rare to find any two with similar decoration. It remains unclear why Weller Pottery invested so heavily in this line, which was costly to produce based on the unique decorative scenes on each piece.

Weller Pottery Company Zanesville, Ohio 1872–1948 Carved Silvertone Variant Vase with Birds Circa 1920 Earthenware On Loan from Mark and Marie Latta IR06/29/2020.032

This is a very unique molded vase made by Weller Pottery Company that would fit into their Glendale line. With some hand tooling on the exterior of the vase, it is unlike any other known Silvertone piece.

Weller Pottery Company Zanesville, Ohio 1872–1948 Dickensware I Vase with an Image of a Witch Riding a Broom Circa 1904 Earthenware On Loan from Mark and Marie Latta IR06/29/2020.014

This unusual Dickensware I vase incised by hand by Charles Upjohn depicts a witch riding high over a cityscape with a flock of bats at night.

Weller Pottery Company Zanesville, Ohio 1872–1948 Pictorial Vase Circa 1900 Decoration Attributed to Gordon Mull Earthenware On Loan from Mark and Marie Latta IR06/29/2020.017

This unsigned Weller vase can be attributed to decorator Gordon Mull. The idyllic scene includes a lovely stream, a beautiful summer sky, and four cabins set in the woods. Period Weller Pottery catalogs refer to this line as Pictorial.

Weller Pottery Company Zanesville, Ohio 1872–1948 Rhead Faience Vase with an Image of March Hares Circa 1904 Earthenware On Loan from Mark and Marie Latta IR06/29/2020.015

This is a fine example of Weller Rhead Faience. Frederick Hurten Rhead was art director for Weller Pottery for a brief period beginning in 1904. His influence is reflected in the carved decoration of this piece with a group of identical rabbits parading through the forest on a cobblestone path.

Weller Pottery Company Zanesville, Ohio 1872–1948 Dickensware I Vase with Underglaze Decoration Circa 1897 Earthenware On Loan from Mark and Marie Latta IR06/29/2020.005

This vase is decorated with a Dutch coastal scene on a blue background and bears the Dickensware I Weller mark. Without a decorator’s cypher or signature, little is known about who painted this wonderful piece.

Weller Pottery Company Zanesville, Ohio 1872–1948 Sicardo Vase with In-Mold Flowers 1904 Earthenware On Loan from Mark and Marie Latta IR06/29/2020.016

At the turn of the last century, Jacques Sicard and Henri Gellée worked in Clément Massier’s ceramic studio in France where they learned to create a unique metallic luster ware. By 1904, Sam Weller hired the two ceramicists to replicate this formula for Weller Pottery. Sicard’s exceptional work was displayed at the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition and became a well-regarded line for the pottery company.

Rookwood Pottery Company Cincinnati, Ohio 1880–1967 Gardenware Floor Vase Decorated by William Hentschel Circa 1920 Earthenware On Loan from Mark and Marie Latta IR06/29/2020.007

In 1902, Rookwood started what they called their Architectural Faience department to fulfill the needs of the blossoming tile and gardenware boom. This large garden vase featuring polychrome moths and butterflies was decorated by William Hentschel. The ceramicist had a long and distinguished career and was influential in the design of the company’s architectural tiles.

Wheatley Pottery Company Cincinnati, Ohio 1903–1927 Matte Green Floor Vase Circa 1903 Earthenware On Loan from Mark and Marie Latta IR06/29/2020.008

This large 24-inch matte green oil jar is a cast form covered with a wealth of applied clay vines. Thomas Wheatley worked in the Ohio pottery business from its infancy first producing a Limoges ware and later starting a Faience and Art Pottery operation that mainly produced Arts & Crafts themes with rich matte glazes.

Burley Winter Pottery Company Crooksville Ohio 1872–1988 Floor vase Circa 1930 Stoneware On Loan from Mark and Marie Latta IR06/29/2020.009

A beautifully hand-thrown, glazed oil jar undoubtedly the work of Stoin M. Stoin for Burley Winter. The lion heads were a common applied molded detail utilized by the Burley company.

Roseville Pottery Company Zanesville, Ohio 1892–1953 Experimental Vase decorated with Leaves and Berries 1915 Earthenware On Loan from Mark and Marie Latta IR06/29/2020.042

It is believed that this vase was produced by Roseville Pottery Company in the runup to the line known as Imperial I, which was introduced in 1916. Imperial I has a grape/vine motif not unlike this vase. The clay body and glazes are similar to Vista, Dogwood I, and Imperial I lines.

*Rookwood gardenware *Weller garden ware *Burley Winter Pottery Company gardenware *matte glazes *Rookwood Painted Mat *Wheatley Matte Green *Dickensware Black over African American Black is now capitalized (June 2020) Native American is used in the United States Indigenous People is used in Canada, but use with caution, not all communities use this term *1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition over the colloquial World’s Fair *Determine if it should be Gazo Fudji/ Gazo Foudji He spelled his name the second way – listed in books first way (Americanized we think?) *Circa dates should look like this Circa 1920, and not Circa 1920’s