2004.97.12

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Dr. Gladstone's Snake Oil
Dr. Gladstone's Snake Oil
Dr. Gladstone's Snake Oil
Dr. Gladstone's Snake Oil
Dr. Gladstone's Snake Oil
Dr. Gladstone's Snake Oil
Dr. Gladstone's Snake Oil
Dr. Gladstone's Snake Oil
Dr. Gladstone's Snake Oil
1996
19.5 in. HIGH x 5.875 in. WIDE x 5 in. DEEP
(49.53 cm HIGH x 14.92 cm WIDE x 12.7 cm DEEP)
Gift of the Reuben and Muriel Savin Foundation
2004.97.12

"CLAYTON BAILEY 1/30" on bottom of jug.
"SNAKE OIL" is encircled by smaller text "DR. GLADSTONE'S / BOTTLED BY CLAYTON BAILEY" at front center, and "USE WITH CARE" appears on the back side. The bottom has text, "1936 / ra / 1996," at center and the incised artist's signature with edition 1/30 along the upper edge.





Per curator Suzanne Baizerman - Jug of white clay with creeping glaze of yellowish brown. A take-off on the classic jug form, part of the world Bailey has created around the immaginary Dr. Gladstone. The piece features a handle on its long neck, a wide lip and a cork stopper. The words " Use With Care" appear on the side. This piece is one in a series of 30. Verso: "RA 1936-1996" may refer to the Richmond Art Center's 60th Anniversary.

Used: Muriel Savin

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