|
Type |
Physical Object |
|
Basic ID |
Teco Vase, circa 1915. Ceramic. Made by Gates Potteries, Terra Cotta, Illinois. Chicago Historical Society Purchase. 1976.107 |
|
Title |
Teco ware vase |
|
Artists/Makers |
Gates Pottery (manufacturer) |
|
Place of Origin |
Terra Cotta (Ill.) |
|
Date |
circa 1915 |
|
Physical Description |
Tall cylindrical vase made of ceramic with a dark green matte glaze. Lower half is decorated with lacy pattern of ovals and arcs raised in relief. Stamped "TECO" and "74" on bottom. |
|
Materials/Techniques |
ceramic (material) |
|
Dimensions |
Height: (26.25 in); Diameter: (7.5 in) |
|
Marks |
TECO; 74 |
|
Object History |
This vase was made by Gates Potteries in Crystal Lake around 1915 as part of their Teco line of art pottery. It was purchased by the Chicago Historical Society from Ron Borko in 1976 for $90. |
|
Subject Description |
The"TECO" stamp was used to confirm that the piece was genuine. "74" is the number of the piece. The color of the glaze is meant to resemble aged bronze. |
|
Curatorial Statement |
This green matte vase represents the flourishing of the Arts and Crafts Movement in Chicago in the early 1900s and its connections with the Prairie School of architecture. Born in England, the Arts and Crafts movement emphasized craftsmanship, advocating a revival of traditional crafts to create items that were both beautiful and practical. Gates Potteries, established by William Day Gates in 1885, was one of the many small shops that sprung up around Chicago in response. The Teco line, featuring terracotta based pottery, was developed in the 1890s and was produced into the 1920s, targeting middle class consumers. Gates also worked with notable architects including Frank Lloyd Wright and William Le Baron Jenney to design Teco ware and produce elements like tiles and chimneys for their buildings. |
|
Classification |
containers (receptacles) |
|
Categories |
vessels (containers) |
|
Object Types |
vases
Santa Maria (pottery style) |
|
Related Places |
Crystal Lake (Ill.) |
|
Style |
Arts and Crafts (movement)
Craftsman (style) |
|
Related Terms |
art pottery
Pottery industry |
|
Credit Line |
Chicago History Museum purchase |
|
Owner |
Chicago Historical Society |
|
Copyright Notice |
© Chicago Historical Society, published on or before 2016, all rights reserved. |
|
Exhibition History |
Chicago : Crossroads of America. Chicago History Museum (2006/09/30 - ) |
|
Object Number |
1976.107 |
|
Image File Name |
ICHi-40652 |
|
Language |
English |
|
Repository |
Chicago History Museum. 1601 North Clark Street Chicago, Illinois 60614-6038 |
|
Collection Name |
Museum Collection (Chicago History Museum) |
|
Research Inquiry |
http://libguides.chicagohistory.org/research |
|
Licensing Inquiry |
Visit https://images.chicagohistory.org or email rightsrepro@chicagohistory.org |
|
Rights |
For permission to reproduce, distribute, or otherwise use this image, please visit https://images.chicagohistory.org or contact rightsrepro@chicagohistory.org. |
