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Learn some interesting facts and stories with these vignettes about MoC’s artifacts! Click on the link to be amazed!

The Mystery of the Inkwell. This Rockingham inkwell sent us back to the history books to learn about Native American treaties.

Cool Water. This huge water cooler is a work of art.

Rockingham and Bennett. A long held myth about Bennett is debunked.

Spittoons. A nasty habit with a beautiful accoutrement.

Whistles. Maybe a tool, maybe a plaything, but most certainly a beautiful ceramic adornment.

Potter’s Wheel. The wheel was invented for transportation, right? Wrong!

Namely Lotus Ware. This Lotus Ware vase style has two titles and both are geographic names.

The Women’s Strike. Women close down the 35 potteries of the East Liverpool area in 1910 as they fight for better wages.

Sister Jardinieres. Two Laughlin Art China jardinieres are reunited and exhibited at the Museum of Ceramics.