Ceramic Ashtrays

Sculpture

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Grover Center: Museum & Historical Society

2026.107.007A: A small ceramic figurine with a hat sits on the rim of a round, shallow dish.
2026.107.007A

A small ceramic figurine with a hat sits on the rim of a round, shallow dish.

Name/Title

Ceramic Ashtrays

Description

Set of two small ashtrays. Sub-labeled A and B. A is glazed with a blue lip, and has two indents around the circle. A small elf lounging in the center. It wears a cowboy-hat and grips the sides of the tray. B is glazed with a green lip, with one indent around the circle. A small elf is curled in on itself in the tray. It wears a top-hat and has a bright red nose.

Type of Sculpture

Free Standing

Artwork Details

Medium

ceramic

Context

Made by Charlotte Murphy Kemper. She was taught under Mrs. Eleene Jackson who had a studio, Bean Blossom Pioneers, in Brown County and Indianapolis (19th St.).

Collection

John Kemper

Category

Art

Acquisition

Accession

2026.107

Source or Donor

John Kemper

Acquisition Method

Found in Collection

Made/Created

Artist

Charlotte Murphy Kemper

Date made

1945 - 1952

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Signature

Location

Reverse

Transcription

Bean Blossom Pioneers 19 W. 19th St. Indianapolis

Color

Green, Yellow, Blue

Create Date

July 1, 2026

Update Date

July 8, 2026