Face Vessel, Presumed Ohio Sewer Tile / End of Day Pottery, Early-ish 20th c. plaques Apart from the stuck stopper

Apart from the stuck stopper

On the back of this little building is written "Knowles Steam Pump"

and folds up to be even tinier

with a few tiny scuff marks/discolorations

Face Vessel, Presumed Ohio Sewer Tile / End of Day Pottery, Early-ish 20th c. plaques Apart from the stuck stopperThis face vessel is a piece of folk art sewer tile pottery, made by workers at the tile & pipe factories (especially in Ohio) during the late 19th to earlyish 20th centuries. To my eye it's an especially sensitive and soulful feeling example a self portrait I'd like to imagine. I especially love the color variation on the drippy glazing, making it seem as if our man has tears streaming down his face, especially on his left side, amplifying the