Love
Edith Franklin is best known for functional and sculptural stoneware.
In addition to her ceramics work, Franklin studied glass blowing with Harvery Littleton.
Franklin worked in Toledo, Ohio. She began teaching pottery workshops at local colleges and schools in the 1960’s. Known in the community as, “La Grande Dame of the Arts,” Franklin was a co-founder of the Toledo Potter’s Guild, a trustee of the Toledo Area Glass Guild, and The Paper Makers Guild. Franklin’s legacy of service is continued by her Youth Arts Fund which supports local potters in the Toledo area.
Franklin in other collections
TMP collaborates with the finest public and private collections of modern and contemporary American ceramics in the United States. Browse collections to learn about artists and their works. Reach out to us to become a collection partner.
Pomona, California
Note:
These records have been reviewed by the curatorial staff but may be incomplete. Our records are frequently revised and enhanced.
Last updated: April 22, 2026
The Marks Project encourages the use of images found on this website for personal, noncommercial use, including educational and scholarly purposes. Some images may be protected by copyright and other intellectual property rights. To request permission to use an image from our website please contact info@themarksproject.org
This resource is for educational use and its contents may not be reproduced without permission. Please review our Terms of Use for more information.


