Carolina Clay: The Life and Legend of Enslaved Potter David Drake

by Leonard Todd

The compelling story of a talented potter, enslaved by the author's ancestors, who became one of the singular artists of the nineteenth century.He signed many of his works simply as "Dave" and is known today as Potter David Drake. He made pots and storage jars--everyday items, but because of their beauty and massive size, and because Dave signed and inscribed many with poems, they are valuable works of art, now commanding six figures at auction...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1958888192
• ISBN13: 9781958888193
• Release Date: October 2024
• Publisher: Blair
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.2"