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Nemadji vase

Nemadji vase

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Titles: Nemadji vase (Supplied title)

Description: Clay vase made by Nemadji Pottery of Minnesota. Circa 1950-70.

Dates

  • Approximately 1949 - Approximately 1973 (Nemadji Pottery has been produced at the gateway of Minnesota's Arrowhead Region since 1923. The plant was first founded in the City of Moose Lake, which is at the crossroads of Minnesota state highway 73 and Interstate-35. The Pottery was first made using the rich clays taken from the banks of the Nemadji River. The special painting technique used to give the pottery its unique look was developed in 1929 by Eric Hellman. The Nemadji plant was moved to Kettle River in 1972-73. The new owner updated the plant and made significant changes to the pottery. The plant was sold again in 1980. Within a year, the new owner closed down the tile making end of business. Production of Nemadji pottery ended in the winter of 2001-2002.) (Creation)

Creation

Identifiers

  • Accession Number: 2009.62.28

Holding Type: 3D Objects

Quantity: 1 item

Format

  • Content Category: artifacts

Measurements

  • 6 1/8 inches height
  • 3 3/16 inches diameter (at rim)

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Nemadji vase

Collections items are not for sale.
A reproduction can be purchased.