Newcomb Pottery was founded by Ellsworth and William Woodward at Sophie Newcomb College, New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1895. The pottery program continued through the 1940s. Alma Florence Mason, (New Orleans, 1886 to 1970) worked at the Newcomb College Art Department 1907 to 1921.

This mark is from 1914, with impressed Newcomb College circular logo, conjoined cypher of JM, and 186 on base. Glazed date code GX 99, and incised artist’s initials A.M. on base.

Tags: Alma Florence Mason, Newcomb

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