Crockery Mold "Rockingham" c. 1939

This is a watercolor by William Kieckhofel, an American artist who designed pottery, furniture, and textiles. Created around 1939, "Crockery Mold 'Rockingham'" features a design for a mold that features a single grapevine with grapes. This would likely be used to create ceramic ware, most likely in the style of Rockingham pottery, a type of earthenware with brown glaze, known for its brown, green and white color schemes. This artwork captures the design of a molded, raised design which is characteristic of the Rockingham style.