Ghosts of Clermont Past - Bell Ceramics Traditional Cache
Ghosts of Clermont Past - Bell Ceramics
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-- BELL CERAMICS --
In early 1946, Mildred Bell, an energetic mother of three small
children, wanted to "expand her horizons" and took up painting. By
1947, she had created a thriving art school called, The Montclair
School of Fine and Industrial Arts, devoted to everything from
basic art lessons to costume design. Soon, ceramics worked its way
into the curriculum, and the demand for classes mushroomed. Her
husband Harry, a retailer at the time, soon recognized a need for
ceramic supplies, not only for the art school, but for hobbyists
nationwide. In 1948, Mildred and Harry sold the art school and
joined forces to create Bell Ceramics, Inc. That same year, Mildred
wrote, Practical Ceramics. During the 1950s, Mildred developed and
marketed many porcelain and ceramic products, including liquid
glazes and self-contained starter kits for retailers. She also
pioneered many porcelain educational techniques. The Bells then set
up a retail store, selling products to ceramics studios and
developing their own slips and original molds. By 1965, with the
need for more space, they decided to move Bell ceramics, Inc to
Clermont, Florida.
Mildred's books led to ongoing relationships with many top
sculptors. Because of her love of dolls and collaborations with
nationally known doll artists, Bell Ceramics, Inc became a leader
in doll sculpture design and innovative techniques for molds, doll
painting, and lace draping.
Bell Ceramics inevitably closed in October of 2005 and remained
vacant until it was finally demolished a year later in 2006.
Thanks to FCF, this cache is another baby of MOAC.
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