Description Nita DesBarres Pottery

Decorative plate made by Nita DesBarres, self proclaimed "Mad Potter of Pictou" (ca. 1900 - 1976)

Nita was the daughter of Frederick and Stella DesBarres.  She had two sisters, Marie and Dorette. 

Image of seagull in centre.

Diameter of plate: 18 cm

Repaired break along centre of plate.  Has 2 holes in back for hanging.

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File number: 06-076-006d
Contributor:    Teresa MacKenzie | View all submissions
Tags: potter, pottery, ceramic, dish, seagull, bird, plate, decorative, dish, clay, Pictou, baked clay, Three Brooks, glazed clay, Nita Colwell, Nita DesBarres
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Uploaded on: February 5, 2018
Source: Johnson Sellers

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