Pottery
The American Potter Joint Exhibit of Capital and Labor , New York Worlds Fair, Homer Laughlin Pottery | Circa 1939-1940
With the help of the National Brotherhood of Operative Potters, 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". These whimsical wares will delight the collector of Vintage Fiesta |
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The American Potter, NY Worlds Fair, "Thrower at the Wheel" Embossed Plaque in Turquoise Glaze »Circa 1939: The highly detailed, embossed potters plates 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 are a joyous celebration of talent, technique and artistry. For Sale: $75 |
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The American Potter, NY Worlds Fair, "Thrower at the Wheel" Embossed Plaque in Brown Glaze »Circa 1939: The highly detailed, embossed potters plates 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 are a joyous celebration of talent, technique and artistry. For Sale: $95 |
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The American Potter, NY Worlds Fair, "Artist at the Wheel" Embossed Plaque in Turquoise Glaze »Circa 1939: The embossed plaques came in two scenes, "Thrower at the Wheel"and "Artist at the Wheel". Both scenes were produced in the original Vintage Fiesta turquoise glaze, brown and rutile (beige). For Sale: $75 |
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The American Potter, NY Worlds Fair, "Artist at the Wheel" Embossed Plaque in Brown Glaze »Circa 1939: The embossed plaques came in two scenes, "Thrower at the Wheel"and "Artist at the Wheel". Both scenes were produced in the original Vintage Fiesta turquoise glaze, brown, and rutile (beige). For Sale: $95 |
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The American Potter Exhibit, NY Worlds Fair, George Washington Mug in Original Ivory Vellum Glaze »Circa 1939: 5" Mug— Modeled by Bill Barrisford for Homer Laughlin's participation in the Joint Exhibit of Capital and Labor for the New York 1939 Worlds Fair, the 11 oz. George Washington carved bust exhibits a mastery of sculptural talent. Dipped in the ever popular Homer Laughlin Century ivory vellum glaze, our founding father takes on a mellow lustre. For Sale: $75 |
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The American Potter Exhibit, NY Worlds Fair, Martha Washington Individual Creamer in Original Ivory Vellum Glaze »Circa 1939: 2" Individual Creamer— Modeled by Bill Barrisford for Homer Laughlin's participation in the Joint Exhibit of Capital and Labor for the New York 1939 Worlds Fair, the 11 oz. George Washington carved bust exhibits a mastery of sculptural talent. Dipped in the ever popular Homer Laughlin Century ivory vellum glaze, our founding father takes on a mellow lustre. For Sale: $95 |
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The American Potter Exhibit, NY Worlds Fair, George Washington Mug in Original Ivory Vellum Glaze »Circa 1939: 2" Bisque Inidividual Creamer— Modeled by Bill Barrisford for Homer Laughlin's participation in the Joint Exhibit of Capital and Labor for the New York 1939 Worlds Fair, the depiction of George Washington is a classic. Usully found dipped in an ivory vellum glaze, the unglazed bisque versions are reportedly much more scarce. For Sale: $75 |
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The American Potter, NY Worlds Fair, "Artist at the Wheel" Embossed Plaque in Turquoise Glaze »Circa 1939: In the Original Box— The embossed plaques came in two scenes, "Thrower at the Wheel"and "Artist at the Wheel". Both scenes were produced in the original Vintage Fiesta turquoise, as shown here (includes original box). For Sale: $150 |
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The American Potter , NY Worlds Fair, Four Seasons Ashtray Spring in Green Glaze »Circa 1940: Spring in Green—Showcasing their excellence, Homer Laughlin's skilled artists, Bill Barrisford and Garvin Miller collaborated to carve the reliefs for what would become the molds used to produce the Four Seasons Ashtrays, sold at the New York Worlds Fair from 1939-1940. For Sale: $165 |
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The American Potter, NY Worlds Fair, George and Martha Washington Mugs in Original Ivory Vellum Glaze »Circa 1940: 5" Mugs— George Washington was making the rounds of popularity again, as the first president of the United States, celebrating his 150th innaugural anniversary. Homer Laughlin Potter Company celebrated with a variety of portrait mugs and creamers, masterfully carved, with an exhuberance of detail. His steadfast other, Martha, will be harder to find, but was not forgotten and was also given the most exquisite attention to detail. For Sale: $165 |
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The American Potter, Ny Worlds Fair, Four Seasons Ashtray Spring in Nonstandard Turquoise Glaze »Circa 1940: Spring in Nonstandard Turquoise Glaze— Already unique, the seasonal scenes are occasionally found dipped in nonstandard glaze colors, like this example of the Spring scene, which is usually found in the green glaze. For Sale: $265 |
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The American Potter, Ny Worlds Fair, Four Seasons Ashtray Autumn in Nonstandard Turquoise Glaze »Circa 1940: Autumn in Nonstandard Turquoise Glaze—Already unique, the seasonal scenes are occasionally found dipped in nonstandard glaze colors, like this example of the Autumn scene, which is usually found in the red glaze. For Sale: $265 |
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The American Potter, Ny Worlds Fair, Four Seasons Ashtray Winter in Nonstandard Turquoise Glaze »Circa 1940: Winter in Nonstandard Turquoise Glaze—Already unique, the seasonal scenes are occasionally found dipped in nonstandard glaze colors, like this example of the Winter scene, which is usually found in the ivory glaze. For Sale: $265 |
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The American Potter, NY Worlds Fair, "Thrower at the Wheel" Embossed Plaque in Rare Bisque »Circa 1939: Rare Bisque Version— The collector community suggests that there are probably no more than a couple dozen of the unblazed bisque examples of the embossed plaques designed for the 1939 Worlds Fair. For Sale: $450 |
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The American Potter, NY Worlds Fair, "Artist at the Wheel" Embossed Plaque in Rare Bisque »Circa 1939: Rare Bisque Version— The collector community suggests that there are probably no more than a couple dozen of the unblazed bisque examples of the embossed plaques designed for the 1939 Worlds Fair. For Sale: $450 |
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The American Potter, Ny Worlds Fair, Four Seasons Ashtray Autumn in Nonstandard Yellow Glaze »Circa 1940: Autumn in Nonstandard Yellow Glaze—Already unique, the seasonal scenes are occasionally found dipped in nonstandard glaze colors, although yellow was not used at all in the seasons pieces, so it is exceptionally exciting to find.. For Sale: $650 |
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The American Potter Art Vase NY Worlds Fair Art Pottery in Original Yellow Glaze »Circa 1940: Homer Laughlin China Co joined others in operating a kiln during the 1939 New York World's Fair. Homer Laughlin produced many souvenirs for the fair, including this example of the 7" yellow art vase is in excellent condition without damage or use and is marked on the bottom "Joint exhibit of capital and labor — the American Potter — New York Worlds Fair" For Sale: $650 |
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New York World Fair Joint Exhibition of Capital and Labor Pottery Vase »Circa 1940: 4 1/2" Homer Laughlin vase in the original Fiesta yellow glaze. For Sale: $750 |
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New York World Fair Joint Exhibition of Capital and Labor Pottery Vase »Circa 1940: 4 1/2" Homer Laughlin vase in the original Fiesta yellow glaze. For Sale: $795 |
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The American Potter Exhibit Art Vase (1940 New York Worlds Fair Souvenir) in Original Yellow Glaze »Circa 1940: Homer Laughlin China Co joined others in operating a kiln during the 1939 New York World's Fair. Homer Laughlin produced many souvenirs for the fair, including this example of the 7 1/2" yellow art vase is in excellent condition without damage or use and is nicely marked in the dark glaze on the back "Joint exhibit of capital and labor — the American Potter — New York Worlds Fair" SOLD |
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The American Potter, Ny Worlds Fair, Four Seasons Ashtray Autumn in Red Glaze »Circa 1940: Autumn in Red— The Vintage Fiesta SOLD |
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The American Potter Exhibit Zodiac Cup and Saucer Set (1940 New York Worlds Fair) in Original Turquoise Glaze »Circa 1940: Homer Laughlin China Co joined others in operating a kiln during the 1939 New York World's Fair. Homer Laughlin produced many souvenirs for the fair, including this example of the zodiac cup and saucer set in original turquoise glaze. Nicely marked in the dark glaze on the bottom "Joint exhibit of capital and labor — the American Potter — New York Worlds Fair" SOLD |
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