1949 Royal Haeger Chartreuse Genus Ulva Planter

Made by Royal Haeger the Chartreuse color was used only from 1947-1954, every pottery piece with this collection was 1949. Made of ceramic from the inspiration of Genus Ulva....or commonly known as Sea Lettuce. Made in Dundee, IL and model# R701
Sea lettuce is eaten by a number of different sea animals, including manatees and the sea slugs known as sea hares. Many species of sea lettuce are a food source for humans in Scandinavia, Great Britain, Ireland, China, and Japan (where this food is known as aosa). Sea lettuce as a food for humans is eaten raw in salads and cooked in soups. It is high in protein, soluble dietary fiber, and a variety of vitamins and minerals, especially iron. However, contamination with toxic heavy metals at certain sites where it can be collected makes it dangerous for human consumption.
Haeger Potteries was a pottery manufacturer established in 1852 and based in Kane County, Illinois
The company started as a Dundee, Illinois brickyard along the Fox River in 1852, using clay from the riverbank. David H. Haeger, a German immigrant, became part owner of the Dundee Brickyard in 1871. Within a year Haeger was sole owner and had extended the business to include tiles. After the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, Haegar shipped bricks into the city to help rebuild Chicago. By the 1920's the brickyard's production included tea ware, luncheon ware, crystal and glassware. At the Century of Progress Exposition in 1934 in Chicago, Haeger Potteries' exhibit included a working ceramic factory where souvenir pottery was made.
In 1934, Royal Arden Hickman (1893-1969) joined the firm to design a line of art ware sold under the brand name "Royal Haeger". Hickman was the chief designer from 1938-1944.[2] Items produced during Hickman's tenure are marked "Royal Haeger by Royal Hickman U.S.A. R-###". During the 1950's, Hickman, no longer employed by Haeger Potteries, contributed designs to the company as a freelancer.
Haeger pieces have become collectible in recent years. The original Haeger Potteries Plant is found in the Dundee Township Historic District. Haeger also had a plant in Macomb, Illinois, which has since been demolished.
Alexandra Haeger Estes, great granddaughter of founder David Haeger, became president of the company in 1979. She announced on April 6, 2016 Haeger Potteries anticipated ceasing operations in May 2016, after 145 years in business
This is was intending to be a planter at production but could be used for other decor.
Measures 11" Wide X 10.5" Tall Base is 4.25" X 6.5"
No cracks No chips but has some light "soil stains" on the inside (see photos)

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