A new exhibit featuring the American Art Pottery collection of local resident, Lane Ralph, was introduced to the public the evening of September 15th at the Putnam County Museum.  

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     Ralph’s collection of art pottery includes Roseville, Rookwood, Cowan and Peters & Reed.   All four potteries were originally in Ohio and pieces turn up at Indiana shops and yard sales frequently.  Ralph has collected for a number of years and will share his knowledge with the audience.  His collection will be displayed in the Museum’s newly-installed twelve foot showcase, a gift of Michael and Stephanie Hurt.  

 

     Ralph is a native Hoosier and an alum of Indiana State University.  He holds a B.S. degree in political science and a M.P.A. in public administration. He is a retired staff member from the United States Senate, and since 1982, a resident of Greencastle, Indiana. His hobbies include gardening, tractor restoration, traveling and collecting American Art Pottery and Hoosier painters.  Ralph is a founding member of the Greencastle Arts Council and currently serves on their board. He is married to Ruth Ralph and has two daughters and four grandchildren.

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