Vases, Camark Pottery
Object number1990.005.16.1-4
Dateca 1920
Associated LocationCamden, Arkansas
MediumCeramic
Dimensions5 5/8 x 4 7/8 in. (14.3 x 12.4 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
Terms
Decagon body tapers down to a round base and up to a round mouth, lipped. Coiled line motif (vertical) on the opposite side of the vase.
1 - Yellow on top and green-blue on bottom glossy
2 - grayish blue mottled glaze on yellowish-orange body
3 - Green drip glaze over orange-brownish body
4 - Brownish-red-rust colored glaze. 606H, 29, 62 written in grease pencil on bottom.
Situated in Camden, Arkansas, Camark Pottery manufactured a variety of wares between 1927 and 1969. Founded as the Camden Art ad Tile Company by Samuel J. (Jack) Carnes, it employed experienced ceramists, designers, and artists. Beginning with quality hand-thrown and cast artware, production gradually turned to strictly industrial castware in the 1930s. In the 1960s, he company's ownership changed, and by 1969, it ceased operation presumably due to economic conditions. In 1986, the company name and property were purchases by Mark and Gary Ashcraft who planned to resume business--yet to date (1990), nothing has come of it.
Status
Not on view
ca 1930
Early 1930
early 1930
ca 1940
ca 1920