Florence Ceramics Pasadena Ca History

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Florence ceramics pasadena ca history.

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The florence ceramics company was started in 1942 by pasadena housewife florence ward in the. Elegant high end figurines. Key milestones in the history of california pottery include. In 1940 the founder and artist florence ward lost her son jack to a fatal blood disease.

5 out of 5 stars 307 307 reviews 48 95 free shipping favorite add to. California potters large and small have left a legacy of. At that time 50 00 was a weeks pay or a mortage. The covina pottery company existed from approximately 1943 1988 in covina california and was founded by the rhodus family.

Figurine story book hour artist manufacturer. To cope with her loss she joined a hobby class at the franklin school for pottery and began to produce semi porcelain figurines in her garage. We may get a small commission if you buy something or take an action after clicking one of. Browse florence ceramics figurines in stock here online.

The arrival of spanish settlers the advent of statehood and subsequent population growth the arts and crafts movement great depression world war ii era and the post wwii onslaught of low priced imports leading to a steep decline in the number of california potteries. Vintage clear cad 23 98. Object collection object id. Florence ceramics of pasadena.

It mostly produced floral ware in speckled glazes with geometric and atomic midcentury modern shapes. Florence ward florence ceramics company pasadena ca date range. Make offer florence ceramics lot of 2 wall plaques victorian lady green dress pasadena florence ceramics gentleman figurine louis xv statue gold trim 10 1 2 x 6 1 2 75 00. Florence ceramics also known as florence of california was based in pasadena california.

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