New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.

Pitcher

Artist Olga Geneva Reed (American, 20th century)

Manufacturer Rookwood Pottery (American)

CultureAmerican

Date1891

MediumStoneware

DimensionsOverall: 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm)

InscribedIncised on bottom: "RP" mark with 5 flames/"498B/W/O.G.R." W is for White Body, O.G.R. is for Olga Geneva Reed-decorator. Handle is marked "R457".

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.75.23

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DescriptionPitcher formed of a brown green glaze painted with decorations of wild rose and bud with green leaves and stems. The rose is yellow. The vase is covered with a silver frame work and handle marked R457.

Exhibition History"From Earth and Fire: Art Pottery and Art Glass from the Chrysler Museum of Art," The Columbus Museum, Columbus, Georgia: Autumn 1997 through Summer 1999.