Barlow, Hannah (1851–1916)

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Barlow, Hannah (1851–1916)

English ceramic decorator. Born Hannah Bolton Barlow, 1851, in Little Hadham, Hertfordshire, England; died 1916 in England; dau. of Benjamin Iram Barlow (bank manager) and Hannah Barlow; attended Lambeth School of Art and Design, 1868–70.

The 1st woman artist to work for Henry Doulton's pottery firm, excelled in wildlife decorations; along with brother Arthur, sister Florence, and other local artists, helped secure the success of the firm through innovative decorating, turning utilitarian stoneware and earthenware into artistic creations; exhibited terracotta reliefs and sculptures at Royal Academy (1881–90); also exhibited at Dudley Gallery, Society of British Artists and Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool.

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