History - Continued

History of :

Love Field Potteries

by: Craig Fyock

Just received a lot of new info. Check back soon for more updated and conclusive info.

Courtesy Florence Jackson Collection

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Hand turning a rather large crock or vase.

Logos:

Love Field Potteries used two different stamps during its operation. Both contain the words "Dallas, Texas" below the oval Logo. The only difference in the two stamps is that the first has a Bi-Plane in the center of the logo and the second has a Monoplane. Both planes have "Above Them All" written across the wing (top wing in the case of the Bi-Plane).

While I have no proof to back it up I am assuming that the Bi-Plane logo was the first one used. I base this assumption solely on the chronology of aircraft design. Mr. Henry Green did not specifically remember whether or not both stamps were used interchangeably at any point in time but he used the same chronological logic sequence that I have stated above when asked about which came first. He further stated that he thinks they used the "new" Monoplane stamp to give their wares a more " Modern " look in the early to mid 1930's and he believes they discontinued the use of the Bi-Plane stamp at this time.

Examples with the Bi-plane logo seem slightly harder to find. Both a large (2" radius) and small version (1.5" radius) of both company logos can be found, thus another variation to collect. The size of a particular crock is generally found stamped just below the Company Logo. I have seen one or two examples where no size is given. I happen to own a jug that is not marked as to its size. I assume this is simple an error in the manufacturing process.

Manufacturing Trends:

Courtesy Florence Jackson Collection

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Using moulds to manufacture their wares. Note: 1) employee (left) wearing a paper hat made from a bag. 2)Flower pots on top of wall. 3) Green ware crocks, flower pots (note design same as Ideal Pottery) and jugs (moulded) on table (rear left center). 4) unfinished pitcher on table in front of employee facing camera

While it may appear to the collector that Love Field Potteries produced mostly utilitarian pottery such is not the case. According to Henry Green Love Field Potteries not only produced utilitarian kitchen type stoneware (Crock, Churns, and Jugs) they also produced terra cotta pots (for Nurseries), Bird Baths, mixing bowls, plates, platters, pitchers and even hand turned decorative vases and other custom order hand turned pieces They also made very large planters/vases (around five feet tall) for hotels. Pat Turner and Louie Stone were the two men responsible for hand turning of pottery at Love Field. Most of the above mentioned items I have never seen. So lets all keep looking.

In addition to the blue and white water pitcher shown on the unusual items page Mr. Green has informed me that the same pitcher was also glazed in a solid brown and in a solid yellow. Additionally he said they produced a smooth sided white Bristol glazed pitcher that was decorated with 2 blue bands. Ellie Leach would apply the bands and then apply the handle to these pitchers. He does not believe the brown grape embossed pitcher nor this white smooth sided one was ever marked with the Love Field logo. In our trips antiquing we have seen 1000's of unmarked white pitchers with the two blue bands and we have always attributed them to Marshall or Byrd Pottery. Love Field may have in fact made many.

Courtesy Florence Jackson Collection

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More molded wares.

Many, Many Thanks to both Mr. J.C. Joiner and Mrs. Pamela Joiner for sharing their invaluable research and collaborating and allowing me to discuss, question and theorize on the happenings at Love Field Potteries!!!

Many Thanks to (Laurie Green) who put me in contact with her Father-in-law Mr. Henry Green.

and

The Relatives of the Jackson, McKamy, Dogget, and McLendon families. Including Julia Jackson -Gray (daughter of Taylor Jackson), Mrs. Frank Caldwell, and Mrs. Fred Skelton (daughters of Lionel McKamy), Mrs. Virginia Laprell (Daughter of George McLendon), and Johnetta Burke. Whose help and information was invaluable.

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