Comments on: Rookwood and the American Indian: Masterpieces of American Art Pottery from the James J. Gardner Collection http://native-american-crafts.com/rookwood-and-the-american-indian-masterpieces-of-american-art-pottery-from-the-james-j-gardner-collection/ Native-American-Crafts.com Thu, 28 Oct 2010 21:22:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Richard Cumming http://native-american-crafts.com/rookwood-and-the-american-indian-masterpieces-of-american-art-pottery-from-the-james-j-gardner-collection/comment-page-1/#comment-61 Richard Cumming Sun, 31 Jan 2010 23:31:15 +0000 http://native-american-crafts.com/rookwood-and-the-american-indian-masterpieces-of-american-art-pottery-from-the-james-j-gardner-collection/#comment-61 Rookwood Pottery from Cincinnati is highly collectible art pottery. Think Antiques Roadshow. Rookwood was founded about 125 years ago and was known for pottery that featured floral decoration. <br /> <br />That changed for a bit between the years of 1893 and 1903 when a new director of the pottery works tried to attract more male buyers. He decided to feature portraits of native Americans on pottery. The line was popular up until about 1900 then it was eventually discontinued. <br /> <br />These gorgeous Indian motifs were marvelously executed and are now highly sought after by collectors. There is also a political subtext to the story that will fascinate readers. <br /> <br />The book includes two highly compelling essays about the crossover between pottery and politics. The photos of the pottery from this collection are also superb. Highly recommended! Rating: 5 / 5 Rookwood Pottery from Cincinnati is highly collectible art pottery. Think Antiques Roadshow. Rookwood was founded about 125 years ago and was known for pottery that featured floral decoration.

That changed for a bit between the years of 1893 and 1903 when a new director of the pottery works tried to attract more male buyers. He decided to feature portraits of native Americans on pottery. The line was popular up until about 1900 then it was eventually discontinued.

These gorgeous Indian motifs were marvelously executed and are now highly sought after by collectors. There is also a political subtext to the story that will fascinate readers.

The book includes two highly compelling essays about the crossover between pottery and politics. The photos of the pottery from this collection are also superb. Highly recommended!
Rating: 5 / 5

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