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Marianne de Trey

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Marianne de Trey CBE (3 November 1913 – 18 October 2016) was a pioneering British studio potter whose work had a significant impact on the craft's post World War ll revival.[1]

De Trey was born in London to Swiss parents, Emma (née Lehmann) and Auguste de Trey. She graduated from the Royal College of Art London in 1936. A founder member of the Craft Potters Association, she ran a successful pottery at Dartington in Devon for more than 30 years.[2] She was made a CBE for services to the arts in the 2006 New Year Honours.[3]

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References

  1. ^ Whiting David (19 October 2016). "art and design". Retrieved 19 October 2016.
  2. ^ Heath Sophie. "The inspiration of Marianne de Trey". Retrieved 19 October 2016.
  3. ^ "Devonians honoured by the Queen". 31 December 2005. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
  4. ^ "collections". Retrieved 19 October 2016.
  5. ^ "Aberystwyth University Ceramics Collection". Retrieved 19 October 2016.