Florence Ceramics Pasadena Ca History

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.

Florence ceramics pasadena ca history.

Florence ward florence ceramics company pasadena ca date range. Browse florence ceramics figurines in stock here online. Object collection object id. Elegant high end figurines.

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. Ceramic and gold leaf dimensions. Buy florence ceramics figurines on ebay now. 5 out of 5 stars 307 307 reviews 48 95 free shipping favorite add to.

We may get a small commission if you buy something or take an action after clicking one of. 1940 s to the 1960 s. Gift of doug foland remarks. Florence ceramics of pasadena.

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In the 40 s and 50 s these cost 3 00 to 50 00. Figurine story book hour artist manufacturer. The florence ceramics company was started in 1942 by pasadena housewife florence ward in the. The pottery studio outlasted many of its competitors.

Florence ceramics also known as florence of california was based in pasadena california. It mostly produced floral ware in speckled glazes with geometric and atomic midcentury modern shapes. The covina pottery company existed from approximately 1943 1988 in covina california and was founded by the rhodus family. 11person dinerware 1950 00.

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California potters large and small have left a legacy of.