“We think he is an unsung hero in Black history,” descendants of “Dave the Potter” said
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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 David Drake to his descendants.
Drake, also known as “Dave the Potter,” lived in South Carolina. He was born around 1800 and is believed to…
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