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Pigeon Forge Pottery

1946-2000 Founded, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

 

Pigeon Forge Pottery was founded in 1946 by Douglas Ferguson, Ruth Ferguson (née Wilson), and Ruth’s father, Ernest Wilson.

Considered a small production operation, Pigeon Forge hired a variety of potters and non-potters alike to assist in the operation at every production stage. Native clay found near the pottery was used to make thrown or slip cast wares finished with semi matte glazes and slip decoration. Watching the process of making pottery start to finish was a highlight for shoppers visiting the pottery. The production includes animal figurines as well a full line of functional wares. Many accomplished potters worked at Pigeon Forge Pottery.

Public Collections

Southern Highland Craft Guild, Asheville, North Carolina

Douglas Ferguson Pottery, Asheville, North Carolina

Bibliography

Cotham, Steve. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Mount Pleasant, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2006.

 

Pigeon Forge Pottery

 

 

Center for CraftSouthern Highland Craft Guild

 

Typical Marks
Candle Holder
Materials: Stoneware
Method: Slip-Cast
Surface Technique: Glaze
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Photo: TMP
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Pitcher
Materials: Stoneware
Method: Slip-Cast
Surface Technique: Transfer or Decal Decorated
Photo: TMP
Photo: TMP
Photo: TMP
Vase
Materials: Stoneware
Method: Slip-Cast
Surface Technique: Glaze
Photo: TMP
Photo: TMP
Photo: TMP

Citation: Jeffrey Kuratnick. "The Marks Project." Last modified December 24, 2022. http://www.themarksproject.org:443/print/marks/pottery-0

Tags

Southern Highland Craft Guild , Center for Craft Creativity and Design, Tennessee, Pigeon Forge Pottery, Douglas Ferguson, Ruth Ferguson, Ernest Wilson

 

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