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Betty Smelcer

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PRIMARY WORK EXPERIENCE

1946-1948, 1970’s Potter, Pigeon Forge Pottery, Pigeon Forge Tennessee

 

Betty Smelcer is known for creating pottery at Pigeon Forge Pottery.

Douglas Ferguson and his wife Ruth founded Pigeon Forge Pottery in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee in 1946. Red clay found near the pottery was used to make thrown or slip cast wares finished with matte glazes and slip decoration.

The production includes animal figurines as well a full line of functional wares. In addition to the Fergusons and Smelcer, there were a number of studio workers. The pottery closed in 2000.

 

 

 

Center for CraftSouthern Highland Craft Guild

 

 

Center for CraftCenter For Craft

 

Typical Marks
1946-1948, 1970-1980
Vase
Date: 1946-1948, 1970-1980
Materials: Stoneware
Method: Thrown
Surface Technique: Glaze
Photo: TMP
Photo: TMP
Photo: TMP

Citation: Jeffrey Kuratnick. "The Marks Project." Last modified March 29, 2022. http://www.themarksproject.org:443/marks/smelcer

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Southern Highland Craft Guild, Pigeon Forge Pottery, Tennessee, Center for Craft