Loretta Holtkamp

Loretta Holtkamp was born near the Rookwood Pottery in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1894. She began working under Sarah Toohey in the faience department, but in 1943 she began as a decorator. She continued in this role until 1954. Her work tended towards more organic designs, and worked in many of the popular glazes of the time. Collector interest in her pieces is considered to be average.

1946 vase decorated by Loretta Holtkamp using the “Squeezebag” technique.

1946 vase decorated by Loretta Holtkamp using the “Squeezebag” technique.

Example of a Loretta Holtkamp mark, "LH".

Example of a Loretta Holtkamp mark, "LH".

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