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William Ruscoe
1904-1990William Ruscoe was born at Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England on June 20th 1904, the son of William Ruscoe, potter.
After studying art at Stoke-on-Trent under Gordon M. Forsyth he worked as an assistant at Burslem School of Art (1938 -1942), serving as instructor in the practical side of pottery at the Royal College of Art (1939 -1940). He then became master-in-charge at Stoke School of Art (1942 -1944).
He married Olga Stanley Harris and the couple moved to Devon, where Ruscoe took up a post as lecturer in the College of Art, Exeter, until his retirement.
He brought the art of making rolled clay figures to a new level of skill and subtlety. His keen interest in glazing techniques led to the creation of some wonderful and colourful finishes to his pottery.
Examples of William Ruscoe Ware
 Nativity Rolled and glazed earthenware Stamped No date
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 Small pot Glazed porcelain Signed 1966
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>> Information and pictures supplied by John Adamson
William Ruscoe teaching students at
the College of Art, Exeter
Photo: University of Plymouth, School of Art
30 Aug 2005
