ROOKWOOD AND THE INDUSTRY OF ART. Women, Culture, And Commerce, 1880 - 1913. by Owen, Nancy E - 2001

Ohio University State Press:, 2001. 335 pages, illustrated in color and b&w. "Rookwood Pottery of Cincinnati- the largest, longest-lasting, and arguably most important producer of American art pottery- reflected the country's cultural and commerical milieux in the production, marketing, and comsumption of its products. Owens also looks at the meaning of Americanness as portrayed in the choices of decoration and in the marketing campaign that sought to elevate the ceramic ware to an art form." FINE- SOFTCOVER.. Soft Cover. Fine-. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.