Clara Maude Cobb Hilton

Clara Maude Cobb Hilton

Artisans

Handicraft

Hilton Pottery (McDowell County, N.C.)

Pottery craft

Clara Maude Cobb Hilton's daughter, Ernestine Sigmon, wrote this brief biography of her mother in 1969. She describes how her father developed a pottery business in the days when "stoneware" was utilitarian and found in every kitchen. As the business turned to more decorative pieces, Maude Hilton became involved and started making doll heads and decorating pottery. The card advertises the business. The noted "Dogwood Pottery" was Maude Hilton's contribution. The pottery, originally located in Catawba County, moved to McDowell County in 1934. Clara Hilton (1885-1969) took over the pottery after her husband's death, adding a line of decorative work and figurines for which she became known.

Sigmon, Ernestine

Membership Records

Hunter Library Digital Collections, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC 28723

1969

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manuscripts (documents)

eng

Text

16495

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2007-05-01

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McDowell County (N.C.)

Appalachian Region, Southern

11" x 8.5"(dimension)

Craft Revival