Mary and Edwin Scheier Glazed Earthenware Bowl, Mid 20th Century
Item Details
A large Mary and Edwin Scheier glazed earthenware bowl, mid 20th century. The ribbed body of the bowl decorated with repeating figures in slight relief and a tonal matte glaze, incised ‘Scheier’ to the underside.
Edwin Scheier (1910 – 2008) and Mary Goldsmith (1909 – 2007) were acquainted at the Big Stone Gap Federal Art Gallery in Abingdon, Virginia while Edwin was Director. After marrying in 1937, the pair traveled to Norris, Tennessee working with the Federal Art Project learning about ceramics. In 1941 the couple was invited to teach ceramics at the University of New Hampshire by David Campbell, director of the League of New Hampshire Arts and Crafts. During several trips to Mexico, both Edwin and Mary were inspired by both the archaeological artifacts and weavings done by the Zapotec Indians, evident in the decorative pattern used at the circumference of this large bowl. The Scheiers retired in 1960.
| Brand | Edwin and Mary Scheier |
| Materials | Earthenware |
| Signature | Signed to underside of base |
| Origin | American Northeast |
Condition
- no chips or cracks present.
Dimensions
Item #
18DCC800-054
