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PROF. MAX LAUGER 
CERAMICS AT THE ST. LOUIS EXPOSITION 
THE display of pottery and porcelains in the German 
section was endless. The pottery was perhaps more 
interesting than the porcelains as it was also most in evi- 
dence. The work of Professor Max Lauger, of Karlsruhe, 
the Black Forest pottery as it has been called, formed 
perhaps the most prominent exhibit. The pottery is heavy 
in style, with a bright glaze, but harmonious in its low toned 
coloring. Many of the designs were black on an olive, 
brownish red or ochre ground. The designing is simple 
and spacing good. In fact the ware is most "livable" — 
one would not easily tire of it in the home. 
Another important exhibit which also received a grand 
prize, was that of Professor Hans Von Heiden, and, pre- 
sumably, his brother Fritz Von Heiden. Their work was 
of two kinds. The pottery was mostly of a rich, dark blue 
with a gold lustre and the porcelain white with low toned 
underglaze decoration in rather Art Nouveau style. The 
forms were quaint and original and altogether interesting. 
Other interesting exhibits were from amateurs such 
as Clara Lobedan and Emmy Von Egidy. Unfortunately 
many of the photos sent were too poor to make good illus- 
trations. 
Prof. C. Korhas, of Karlsruhe, also made an interesting 
exhibit similar in style to the work of Prof. Lauger. Per- 
haps the most interesting part of the German ceramic dis- 
play, was the free use of tiles and garden pottery. In the 
German Court was a very clever and artistic fountain arrange- 
ment in architectural faience and in many of the rooms 
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surrounding the court could be seen attractive arrange- 
ments of tiles in lire places and wall fountains and inlaid in 
furniture. That the field in this department has hardly 
received attention in America is greatly to be regretted, 
although it is now beginning to be timidly explored. It is 
just the line of work to go with the new movement toward 
"Craftsman" houses. Homes with simple lines and homely 
nooks and corners. 
PKOK. MAX LAUGER 
