Linn Lovejoy Phelan, Linn Phelan

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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