Newcomb Pottery: An Enterprise for Southern Women, 1895-1940

by Jessie Poesch

This beautifully illustrated sourcebook chronicles the history of the Newcomb Pottery at Tulane University in Louisiana from its founding in 1895. It explores the development of the art form, and presents a sensitive picture of the artists themselves. It includes a section on marks and dating by Walter Bob, as well as a complete exhibition catalog compiled by Sally Main Spanola, assistant curator.

160 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1984