Antique 1928 Alabama College Montevallo Folk Pottery Vase By Leila Fulford

Rare 1928 Alabama College (Montevallo) Studio Art Pottery Vase. Up for sale is a fascinating piece of Southern collegiate art history. This hand-thrown studio folk pottery vase was created in May 1928 by Leila Fulford at Alabama College (now known as the University of Montevallo).

The base of the vase features a deeply incised inscription that reads. COLLEGE / MAY'28 / TO MOTHER. This piece carries a wonderful personal provenance, likely crafted as a heartfelt Mother's Day or graduation gift nearly a century ago. Origin: Alabama College (University of Montevallo), Montevallo, Alabama. Date of Creation: May 1928.

Material: Hand-thrown studio earthenware / art pottery. Color/Glaze: Semi-matte, earthy brown/olive glaze with rich, subtle textural variations across the body. Style: Southern Arts & Crafts / Early American Studio Pottery /Folk southern Pottery.

Condition Report & Visual Guide. Please review all provided high-resolution photos to accurately judge the condition of this antique piece.

Overall Form & Glaze: The vase features a beautiful hand-molded texture with an organic, uneven surface characteristic of early student studio work. The earthy glaze has a nice soft sheen, as shown under direct lighting. Base: underside is fully legible, stable, and clearly signed. There are noticeable areas of original glaze skips around the lower foot of the vase, and near the rim. These look like chips, but they are not. It's just where the glaze did not adhere.

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