Horace James Caulkins (1850–1923) was an American

ceramic A ceramic is any of the various hard, brittle, heat-resistant and corrosion-resistant materials made by shaping and then firing an inorganic, nonmetallic material, such as clay, at a high temperature. Common examples are earthenware, porcelain ...

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, he began his career as a dental supplier. In doing this he developed a kiln for firing dental enamel, the products from which were marketed under the trade name of ''Revelation''. In 1903 he formed a partnership with

Mary Chase Perry Mary Chase Perry Stratton (March 15, 1867 – April 15, 1961) was an American ceramic artist. She was a co-founder, along with Horace James Caulkins, of Pewabic Pottery, a form of ceramic art used to make architectural tiles. Biography Stra ...

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, and began using his technology with her understanding of glazes to ceramics, still using the name ''Revelation.'' In 1904 the name was changed to

Pewabic Pottery Pewabic Pottery is a ceramic studio and school in Detroit, Michigan. Founded in 1903, the studio is known for its iridescent glazes, some of which grace notable buildings such as the Shedd Aquarium and Basilica of the National Shrine of the Imma ...

Sources

* Cameron, Elisabeth, ''Encyclopedia of Pottery and Porcelain: 1800-1960'', Facts On File Publications, New York and London, 1986

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* 1850 births 1932 deaths American ceramists {{US-engineer-stub