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.

In the 40 s and 50 s these cost 3 00 to 50 00. California potters large and small have left a legacy of. Ceramic and gold leaf dimensions. Elegant high end figurines.

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The florence ceramics company was started in 1942 by pasadena housewife florence ward in the. 1940 s to the 1960 s. The covina pottery company existed from approximately 1943 1988 in covina california and was founded by the rhodus family. Florence ceramics also known as florence of california was based in pasadena california.

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