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David A. Drake (September 24, 1945 – December 10, 2023) was an American author of science fiction and fantasy literature. A Vietnam War veteran, he worked as a lawyer before becoming a writer in the military science fiction genre.
Drips of pale brown glaze cascade rhythmically down the sides of a large, bulbous jar by the craftsman David “Dave” Drake (ca. 1800–after 1870) generously donated to SAAM in 2021, by Ann and Tom Cousins. Drake was an African American potter known for the massive signed stoneware he crafted in nineteenth-century Edgefield, South Carolina.
Jun 17, 2021 · Poetic jars by David Drake are setting records at auction and starring in art museums, showcasing the artistry of enslaved African Americans.
Mar 2, 2023 · Drake was only one of 76 known enslaved people who worked at the 12 potteries in Edgefield, South Carolina. His poetry and insignia are known to appear on 50 vessels, which were used as...
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Jun 19, 2021 · Who is David Drake? Drake — also known as “Dave the Slave” or “Dave the Potter” — was born into slavery around 1801 and lived until the 1870s. He spent 30 years working in pottery facilities in Edgefield, South Carolina, under at least five different slave owners.
Sep 22, 2022 · The jar, from the collection of the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Ark., was created by a man now called David Drake, but who was known for decades only as Dave the...
David Drake’s Poetic Pottery Was Resistance. 4 min read. Dave was both a potter and a poet. His massive storage jars and jugs are remarkable for more than just their craftsmanship. Dave was also the earliest known enslaved potter to inscribe his jars.
