Trailblazer. Rebel. Revolutionary. Discover the story of Edith Heath, founder and designer of Heath Ceramics. Heath transformed the ceramics industry, creating dinnerware from California clay for "Sunday best" and everyday use. Driven by the power of good design, and a commitment to her craft, Heath's vision continues to live on through her stoneware and tile over 70 years later. Durable, not delicate, simple, yet stylish, Heath Ceramics is an icon of American design.
Image Credits:
Image #1: Untitled (Finishing a Teacup Edited), c. 1970. Photographic print. Edith and Brian Heath Collection. Environmental Design Archives, UC Berkeley
Image #2: Edith Heath portrait at the wheel, c. 1970. Gelatin Silver Print. Edith and Brian Heath Collection. Environmental Design Archives, UC Berkeley
Image #3: Heath dinnerware brochur, n.d. Edith and Brian Heath Collection. Enrivonmental Design Archives, UC Berkeley
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Image Credits:
Image #1: Untitled (Finishing a Teacup Edited), c. 1970. Photographic print. Edith and Brian Heath Collection. Environmental Design Archives, UC Berkeley
Image #2: Edith Heath portrait at the wheel, c. 1970. Gelatin Silver Print. Edith and Brian Heath Collection. Environmental Design Archives, UC Berkeley
Image #3: Heath dinnerware brochur, n.d. Edith and Brian Heath Collection. Enrivonmental Design Archives, UC Berkeley
Trailblazer. Rebel. Revolutionary. Discover the story of Edith Heath, founder and designer of Heath Ceramics. Heath transformed the ceramics industry, creating dinnerware from California clay for "Sunday best" and everyday use. Driven by the power of good design, and a commitment to her craft, Heath's vision continues to live on through her stoneware and tile over 70 years later. Durable, not delicate, simple, yet stylish, Heath Ceramics is an icon of American design.
Image Credits:
Image #1: Untitled (Finishing a Teacup Edited), c. 1970. Photographic print. Edith and Brian Heath Collection. Environmental Design Archives, UC Berkeley
Image #2: Edith Heath portrait at the wheel, c. 1970. Gelatin Silver Print. Edith and Brian Heath Collection. Environmental Design Archives, UC Berkeley
Image #3: Heath dinnerware brochur, n.d. Edith and Brian Heath Collection. Enrivonmental Design Archives, UC Berkeley
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Image Credits:
Image #1: Untitled (Finishing a Teacup Edited), c. 1970. Photographic print. Edith and Brian Heath Collection. Environmental Design Archives, UC Berkeley
Image #2: Edith Heath portrait at the wheel, c. 1970. Gelatin Silver Print. Edith and Brian Heath Collection. Environmental Design Archives, UC Berkeley
Image #3: Heath dinnerware brochur, n.d. Edith and Brian Heath Collection. Enrivonmental Design Archives, UC Berkeley
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