Robert Sperry "Potters of Onda" photographs, 1963

Overview of the Collection

Photographer
Sperry, Robert, 1927-
Title
Robert Sperry "Potters of Onda" photographs
Dates
1963 (inclusive)
Quantity
77 mounted photographs (2 boxes)
Collection Number
PH0441
Summary
Photographs of Japanese potters in the village of Onda, Japan
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

The collection is open to the public.

Additional Reference Guides

Languages
English

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Photographs taken by Robert Sperry in Japan in 1963. Supported by a Grant-in-Aid by the Center for Asian Arts. The images pertain to Japanese pottery techniques in the village of Onda, Japan including throwing on the wheel, glazing, and firing the kiln. Included are an inventory of prints and 5 caption card and 2 wall text panels from an exhibit of the photographs at the Henry Art Gallery in 1963.

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Restrictions on Use

Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.

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Acquisition Information

Transferred from the Henry Art Gallery in 1995 (formerly Henry Art Gallery Acc. No. 67.33.1-47).

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Form or Genre Terms

  • Photographs

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Subject Terms

  • Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)