Back in 1999 an exhibition was held in Croydon showcasing the pioneering work of women in the potteries. The following content is from a post on the Susie Cooper Information Site which was originally posted on 22 July 1999 promoting the forthcoming exhibition.
This exhibition covers the work of some of the most famous names in English ceramics design during the Twentieth Century. With a new millennium approaching, the history of design in the Twentieth Century is likely to become a growth area.
The Susie Cooper content of the display has several notable pieces to thrill any collector of her work and would surely impress any enthusiast of modern ceramics.
Especially worthy of a mention is the stunning ‘Cockerel’ pattern charger, a magnificent display of Susie’s talent for portraying animals in her own distinct style. Other rarities on display are a kestrel shape jug in ‘Panorama’ pattern. A moustache cup and Saucer with comical faces design. A delightful nursery plate from Susie’s time at A.E.Gray in ‘The House That Jack Built’ pattern.
In total there are 17 exhibits representing Susie’s career, from her early lustre designs to work done at Wedgwood in the 1970’s.
The Exhibition also contains examples of design by Clarice Cliff, Daisy Makeig Jones (several wonderful lustre pieces),Charlotte Rhead (good examples of her tube-lined designs), Millicent Taplin, Susan Williams Ellis (Portmerion), Kathie Winkle, and two Midwinter designers: Jessie Tait and Eve Midwinter.
Entry to the exhibition is FREE