Pitcher
Object NamePitcher
Manufacturer
Rookwood Pottery
(American (Cincinnati, OH), 1880 - 1959)
Artist / Maker
Sarah Alice "Sallie" Toohey
(American, 1872 - 1941)
Dateearly 20th century
OriginOhio, United States
MediumCeramic
Dimensions8 in. (20.3 cm)
ClassificationsDecorative Arts, Ceramics
Credit LineGift of the Robert A. Wright Estate. In the permanent collection, Brunnier Art Museum, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
Object numberUM85.229
Status
On viewCollections
CultureAmerican
Label TextSarah Alice Toohey "Sallie" was born in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1872. She created a wide range of works during her tenure at Rookwood Pottery from 1887 until 1931, although in the latter years she took over management of the glaze department and did little decorating. She died on November 5, 1941 in Cincinnati, Ohio and is buried in the Irish St. Joseph Cemetery.
MarkingsRookwood mark, #433
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PeriodArts and Crafts Movement
SignedArtist mark for Sallie Toohey
Locations
- (not entered) Iowa State University, Farm House Museum
