Description: Homer Laughlin (Fiesta) 1939 NY World's Fair: The American Potter in Tan Beige. “Artist at the Wheel”. Condition is used. Homer Laughlin China Company joined rival American pottery makers Knowles, Hall, Cronin, and Paden City to form a collaborative exhibit, The American Potter, during the New York Worlds fair from 1939 to 1940. Operating a kiln on the grounds, a wide variety of hand crafted ceramics were created on the spot and sold as souvenirs. Many of the Homer Laughlin pieces will be marked "The American Potter, 1939 (or 1940) World's Fair Exhibit, Joint Exhibit of Capital and Labor". This is an embossed potters plaques that Bill Barrisford and Garvin Miller created for Homer Laughlin's participation in the Joint Exhibit of Capital and Labor for the New York 1939 Worlds Fair. The embossed plaques came in two scenes, "Thrower at the Wheel"and "Artist at the Wheel". Both scenes were most commonly produced in the original Vintage Fiesta turquoise glaze, a brown glaze, and what Homer Laughlin noted as "Rutil", which has become known as beige. Overall excellent vintage condition. No chips or cracks. See pictures for details. Measures 7.125” x .75”
Price: 45 USD
Location: Mishawaka, Indiana
End Time: 2024-02-25T22:53:25.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
World Fair: 1939-40 New York
Year: 1939
Theme: World’s Fairs
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Modified Item: No
