Irene H. Rhode-Hamel

San Francisco, California

Marked: Label with Asian chopmark, as shown.

Dimensions: Maximum width 7.5 inches, stoneware.

Notes: Received her M.A. in Music from Mills College, and it was not until the late 1940's she became interested in ceramics. She was a student of Bernard Leach, Edward Cadogan and Antonio Prieto. One time address listed at 721 Beach Street, San Francisco, California. Irene was spouse of Karl Rhode-Hamel. We show this artist exhibiting in the 1950's at the Pacific Coast Exhibition and Sale, as well as at the Association of San Francisco Potters. Exhibited at the Nationals in 1949, 1951, 1952 and 1956. Collecting note: pots of this artist could be discovered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where Irene had gallery representation.