Frederick Hurten Rhead

Frederick Hurten Rhead (1880–1942) was a native of England who worked as a potter in the United States for most of his career. In addition to teaching pottery techniques, Rhead was highly influential in both studio and commercial pottery. He worked for the Roseville Pottery, established his own Rhead Pottery (1913–1917), and in 1935 designed the highly successful Fiesta ware for Homer Laughlin China Company.

Read more about Frederick Hurten Rhead:  Early Life, Education and Early Career, Career in USA, Fiesta Ware, Legacy and Honors, Annotated References

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