Unglazed Terracotta Jardiniere with handles, N. Clark & Sons, c. 1920

Ceramic

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Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

Unglazed Terracotta Jardiniere with handles, N. Clark & Sons, c. 1920

Entry/Object ID

1985.60.55

Description

Acc. No. 85.60.55 Subject Category: Household Date or Period: C. 1920 Object: Jardiniere Description: Unglazed terracotta jardiniere with handles (2) and protruding rim, signed in incised lettering "Calcine Fire Clay Pipe Manufactured by N. Clark & Sons, Alameda, Cal." Size: H-14 1/2 X C-(opening) 14 inches. History of Object: Jardiniere produced by the old time West End company of N. Clark & Sons, potters. The business was established here in 1886 and continued up to the time of World War 2. Acquired from: Estate of Kathleen H. Edwards Date: 10-26-85