GOUDA-DESIGN
Museum de Moriaan in Gouda.
Now MuseumgoudA.
Sadly the famous De Moriaan Museum is no longer the main museum of Gouda pottery.
In April 2007 the museum became a museum of National Pharmaceutical and Apothecary under the direction of MuseumgoudA. The Gouda pottery and other items have moved to a display area in MuseumgoudA / Het Catharina Gasthuis en De Moriaan.
See pictures below.
Rumours now suggest the museum may close and move to a smaller building.
Pictures taken October 2008 by Kim Lindley.
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A magnificent and very large vase made specifically for display to show the quality of Zuid-Holland wares.
The decor is "Orchidée".
Painted by W.P. Hartgring, whose actual signature is on the body of the vase.
See close up picture below taken by Kim.
Date 1908-1910.
Model number 534.
Decor number 389.
A huge 105cm tall.
Below - a tantalising glimpse of some hidden Gouda. There are hundreds of items. An honour to be allowed to see the archives. Our thanks to Hans Vogels & Dick Bode. All photos by Kim Lindley.
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