1906 Born Rochester, New York
1992 Died Almond, New York
EDUCATION
1928 Bevier School of Art of the Rochester Athenaeum and Mechanics Institute (now Rochester Institute of Technology), Rochester, New York
1932 BFA Ceramic Art, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
1955 MS Art Education, New York State College of Ceramic Arts, Alfred University, Alfred, New York
PRIMARY WORK EXPERIENCE
1939-1942 Linnwood Pottery, Saco, Maine
1950-1991 Linnwood Pottery, Almond, New York
1950-1967 Art Teacher, Alfred-Almond Central School, Almond, New York
1976-1972 Instructor, New York State College of Ceramic Arts, Alfred University, Alfred, New York
Linn Phelan worked with earthenware clay that was coated with a cream colored base glaze that was then decorated using sgraffito along with under and over glazes.
Phelan created personalized baby sets and commemorative wedding and birthday pieces to order. His inventories indicate he produced nearly 39,000 ceramic pieces during his career.
Bibliography
Phelan, A. L. Becoming the Village Potter: The Life of Linn L. Phelan. Norman, OK: Quail Creek Editions, 2012.
Phelan, L. L. ”Ceramics??? Two Pottery Technics.” Design 37 no.8 (February 1, 1936).
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