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.

Marie de Hoa Le Blanc (1874-1954) was a very talented Artist who attended Newcomb college in the early 1900’s and then returned in 1909-1914.  She also received further education at the Art Institute of Chicago, Harvard University, with Martin Huyman in Munich and with L’Hote, Colarossi, and Grand Chaumiere in Paris.

ThisNewcomb mark has Marie de Hoa Le Blanc’s signature:

Newcomb College Pottery Operated from 1895-1930’s and is one of the most sought after pottery collectibles.

This mark has the following marks:

• NC for Newcomb college
• HB forthe decorator Henrietta Davidson Bailey
• M for the potter Joseph Meyer
• reg. no. DN93
• B for buff clay body