Name/Title
Teco Tall VaseEntry/Object ID
2020.4.1Description
The pottery shapes derived from line and color rather than elaborate decoration. While most of the 500 shapes created by 1911 were the product of Gates' efforts, many of the remaining Teco designs were the work of several Chicago architects that were involved in the Prairie School style as expressed by Frank Lloyd Wright. They had rejected the revival styles of American architecture of the 19th century in favor of using wood, stone and clay in simplicity of design. Any ornamentation consisted of geometrical or natural objects which merged gracefully with the form. Teco Pottery became closely linked with this style and the pottery was often an integral part of Prairie School homes Bungalow.Cataloged By
Daniel RaelMade/Created
Artist
The American Terracotta Tile and Ceramic CompanyTime Period
20th CenturyInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Makers MarkLocation
Bottom of vaseTranscription
"Teco"Language
EnglishLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
VaseNomenclature Sub-Class
Horticultural ContainersNomenclature Class
Household AccessoriesNomenclature Category
Category 02: FurnishingsDimensions
Height
12 inWidth
5 inDepth
5 inIntake
Loan In
L2020.2Lender
The OtherTown MuseumCreated By
Joy Tahan RuddellCreate Date
August 19, 2020Updated By
Nicoline MeyerUpdate Date
June 5, 2024