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Glidden Pottery

Mid-20th century pottery manufacturer

Glidden Pottery produced unique stoneware, dinnerware and artware in Alfred, New York from 1940 to 1957. The company was established by Glidden Parker, who had studied ceramics at the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1940Founded1

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Glidden Pottery produced unique stoneware, dinnerware and artware in Alfred, New York from 1940 to 1957. The company was established by Glidden Parker, who had studied ceramics at the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University.2

The story

Founded by Glidden Parker in 1940.1

Leadership

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Timeline

  1. 1957Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1940Founded Founded1

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