Newcomb Art Pottery
Newcomb Pottery is considered one of the most significant American art potteries of the first half of the twentieth century. Influenced by the English Arts and Crafts movement, Newcomb pottery was exhibited around the world, sold in shops on both coasts, and written about in art journals throughout the United States and Europe. Newcomb potters (always men) and designers (always women and girls) were awarded eight medals at international exhibitions before 1916. (Story continues below products)
 Cat salt pepper shakers $20.00 |
 Newcomb College Pottery 1919 Vase Bailey $2,195.00 |
 Newcomb Pottery High Glaze Vase Poppies $10,799.00 |
 NEWCOMB COLLEGE POTTERY LARGE ART DECO STYLE BOWL $1,295.00 |
 UNIQUE CAR ASHTRAY $39.95 |
 ARTSCRAFTS NEWCOMB COLLEGE CANDLESTICKS PIERCED SHADES $1,400.00 |
Based on the visions of Sheerer and Woodward, the distinct wares of Newcomb Pottery became well known in the art world of the day. The students and graduates worked with designs evocative of the American South, inspired by Louisiana flora and crafted from local and regional clay. As the twentieth century opened before them, some students moved towards developing more modern designs, yet still maintained the philosophy that no two pieces of pottery should be alike. During its nearly fifty years of operation, Newcomb Pottery provided employment to roughly ninety Newcomb graduates, and produced some 70,000 distinct pieces of work.
