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Name/Title

Pot, ceramic

Entry/Object ID

2024.26.03

Description

Hand-built pot made of orange terracotta clay. The pot is finished with brown and dark yellow glazes. The pot has raised areas that flow downward from the rim. Inscribed around the trimmed but un-glazed bottom of the pot is the text "Summer 1960" and "Elsa Ulbricht" There are two additional short inscriptions in the base.

Context

The pot was purchased locally at a garage sale. Although not known for her pottery, Ms. Ulbricht was a multi-disciplinary artist who encouraged the elevation of crafts as art.

Collection

Buildings: Lost, Commercial businesses

Cataloged By

Winthers, Sally

Acquisition

Accession

2024.26

Source or Donor

Sorensen, Cynthia A.

Acquisition Method

Donation, unconditional

Made/Created

Artist

Ulbricht, Elsa 1885-1980

Date made

circa 1960

Dimensions

Height

1-1/2 in

Width

2-3/4 in

Location

* Untyped Location

Sec 5E Shelf S7

Condition

Overall Condition

Excellent

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Ox-Bow/Summer School of Art

Create Date

June 10, 2024

Update Date

June 11, 2024