Two-headed rooster
Date1999 (dated)
Maker
Edwin Meaders (1924-2015)
MediumAlkaline-glazed stoneware
DimensionsOverall: 15 1/4 x 6 x 8 3/4in. (38.7 x 15.2 x 22.2cm)
Credit LineMuseum Purchase and Partial Gift of Carl and Marian Mullis
Object number2023.900.3
DescriptionFigure of a two-headed Rooster: squat cone-shaped bases supports bulbous kidney-shaped body rising two a two rooster heads facing opposite directions, one higher than the other, and each with a beak and high pointed comb. Except for the underside of the base, the piece entirely covered in a blue alkaline glaze. Signed and dated on the underside of the foot.Label TextThe Meaders family is one of the best-known potting families in White County, Georgia. John Milton Meaders began the family pottery in Mossy Creek in 1892. As more family members trained, they opened additional potteries in the area. The double-headed rooster was made by Edwin Nub Meaders, one of John Meaders’ grandsons. Family members continue to manufacture traditional pottery to this day.
MarkingsEdwin "Nub" Meaders
1735-1750
ca. 1830
ca.1830
1850-1875 (possibly)
ca. 1890
1812-1819
1846 (dated)
ca. 1798
Nineteenth century
1700-1720
1842 (dated)