Dime’s reference library
The names behind the work.
A growing, source-cited guide to American art pottery, its companies, artists, marks, glazes, and forms. These pages are for learning first; links to pieces in the store appear only when relevant inventory is available.
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Maker and artist histories
Cincinnati · Founded 1880
Rookwood Pottery
Company history, date marks, and important decorators—including Kataro Shirayamadani—together in one guide.
Open the Rookwood guide →Colorado Springs · Founded 1901
Van Briggle Pottery
Artus and Anne Van Briggle, sculptural Art Nouveau forms, and a glaze-by-glaze chronology.
Explore the glazes →Ohio · 1890–1954
Roseville Pottery
Company history plus an extensive pattern and introduction-date reference.
Explore Roseville patterns →Zanesville · 1872–1948
Weller Pottery
A chronological guide to major lines from Lonhuda and Louwelsa through Weller’s late embossed wares.
Explore Weller lines →American art pottery
McCoy · Saturday Evening Girls · Paul Revere
Separate, source-cited pages are next in the library rather than squeezing several histories into one long page.
More guides coming