Vintage Pottery David Gil/Bennington Pottery Ceramic Face No. 1S50 Art Pottery

A vintage Bennington Pottery Art Pottery Piece. Vintage Pottery David Gil/Bennington Pottery Ceramic Face No. This is a whimsical Art Pottery portrait piece created by David Gil, the founder of Bennington pottery.

Gil was a graduate of New York State college of Ceramics (1940-42 & 1946-48) and started Bennington pottery in almost immediately after college in 1948, and was the nexus of creativity creativity there up until 2002. In the early days it was a gathering place for modern designers and ceramicists.

Bennington pottery was the place for the creation of Art pottery as well as practical pottery for everyday household use. Bennington Pottery is still in operation to this day. "Item is offered"AS IS See pictures for details and condition.