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Vase
circa 1917
James H. Owens

earthenware

Not currently on view

Gift of the Mint Museum Auxiliary and Daisy Wade Bridges from the Collection of Walter and Dorothy Auman

James Henry Owen assisted in the construction of the first shop at Jugtown Pottery in Seagrove, established by Jacques and Juliana Busbee in 1921. Owen made wares for the Busbees from 1918 to 1923; this vase was made for the Busbee tea room in Greenwich Village, New York.

Accession Number: H1983.190.1083

Measurements:

height: 11.25 inches
width: 4.5 inches

Copyright Information:
public domain

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Vase
circa 1935
Floyd W. Hilton

earthenware

Not currently on view

Gift of the Mint Museum Auxiliary and Daisy Wade Bridges from the Collection of Walter and Dorothy Auman

The dogwood blossom, as seen on this vase by Floyd Hilton, was a popular decorative motif for the Hiltons. Floyd was the son of Claude Hilton, who established Hilton Pottery Company with his brothers in Hickory in 1918.

Accession Number: H1983.190.1844

Measurements:

height: 3.5 inches
width: 3.5 inches

Copyright Information:

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Vase
circa 1930
Charles B. Masten

stoneware

Not currently on view

Gift of the Mint Museum Auxiliary and Daisy Wade Bridges from the Collection of Walter and Dorothy Auman

Accession Number: H1983.190.1918

Measurements:

height: 4.25 inches
width: 6 inches

Copyright Information:
Public Domain

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