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"Our America" Dinnerware

c. 1937
designed by

Gale Turnbull

(American, 1889–1962)
designed by

Jane Bennison

(American, 1951–2001)
designed by

Rockwell Kent

(American, 1882–1971)
made by

Vernon Kilns

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Culture
America
Medium
earthenware with printed decoration
Measurements
Overall: 2.3 x 21.6 cm (7/8 x 8 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Martin K. Webb and Charles L. Venable 2006.145.5
Copyright
Copyright
This artwork is known to be under copyright.
Location
Not on view
Print
A circular earthenware plate features a dark brown printed scene on a cream surface. The central panel depicts two sailing ships moving through a storm under dark clouds and heavy, diagonal lines. In the foreground, two small rowboats navigate choppy, stylized waves; the nearest figure faces toward our right. The final band, encircling the rim, features a dark background decorated with a repeating pattern of small white stars. This composition creates a stark visual contrast.

"Our America" Dinnerware

c. 1937

Gale Turnbull, Jane Bennison, Rockwell Kent, Vernon Kilns

(American, 1889–1962), (American, 1951–2001), (American, 1882–1971)
America

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