Creamware Posy Holder, circa 1955-1970s
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Scope and Contents
Creamware ceramic five finger vase made in Williamsburg, VA between 1955 - 1970s by J. Palin Thorley. One of Thorley's most popular designs, it was modeled after an 18th century example in Colonial Williamsburg's collections. This design was first produced for CW's Craft House until 1956, but this later example was produced for sale in Thorley's studio. Maker's mark on bottom reads "Palin Thorley, Williamsburg, Virginia" with lamp design; which was Thorley's mark used from 1955 until he ceased production in the 1970s. See also J. Palin Thorley Papers (Mss. 1996.62). Dimensions: Base 3.25 in. (width) x 2.75 in. (depth); vase overall 9 in. (width) x 2.75 in. (depth) x 7.5 in. (height). Condition good; three triangular tips on fingers are broken; small red substance adhered to finger with two broken tips. Swem SCRC Purchase. Mss 2014.214.01 (Housed with Education Collection Item EDU 2015.001)
Dates
- Creation: circa 1955-1970s
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access:
Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.
Extent
From the Collection: 25 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository