Vase with Horses

Datec. 1902

Artist Hannah Bolton Barlow British artist, 1851–1916

Artist Florence C. Roberts British ceramic artist, c. 1879–1930

Manufacturer Doulton and Co. (Ltd) British ceramic manufacturer, 1815–1956

MediumSalt glazed and painted stoneware

Dimensions15 × 8 1/2 × 8 1/2 in. (38.1 × 21.6 × 21.6 cm)

Credit LineAcquisition Fund, 1982

Object number1982-70

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On view

Collections

Pre-Raphaelites on View

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ARTS

Label TextWilliam Morris’ call for the creation of hand crafted decorative arts inspired the “Art Pottery” movement in the ceramics industry. Commercial manufacturers, such as Doulton and Company, set up new facilities in which artists were hired to design and decorate individual pieces. Simultaneously, government sponsored design schools were founded. The combination of opportunities for training and employment opened up new avenues for women in the workforce. This vase was decorated by two women who took advantage of these new developments.