“We think he is an unsung hero in Black history,” descendants of “Dave the Potter” said
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NEED TO KNOW
- David Drake, a 19th-century ceramicist, signed and dated his pottery despite laws barring enslaved people from reading or writing
- His descendants learned about the celebrated South Carolina potter only about a decade ago
- Drake’s family plans to display returned works publicly while preserving his legacy for future generations
The Milwaukee Art Museum is returning 19th-century artwork made by enslaved ceramicist...
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