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2009 Convention Seminars

The Rosemeade Files, Part I
By Linda and Bill Bakken

Our presentation, “The Rosemeade Files, Part I” was based on information found at the Richland County Historical Museum.  Laura Taylor Hughes kept many folders full of pictures that she had cut out from newspapers, magazines, greeting cards, and other sources.  These photos were often her inspiration for new pieces.  In Laura’s speech notes dated April 12, 1950 she writes, “ I have collected many pictures to use as reference material.  If I wish to design a fawn for instance, I get out my file of pictures of fawns, take a lump of clay and get to work.”  In looking through the files we found many pictures that may have inspired various Rosemeade pieces.  Examples of the inspiration and the finished product are shown below. 

Mark Trail, Minneapolis Sunday Tribune, March 20, 1955

 

 

 

The ruddy or blue bill Rosemeade ducks resemble those shown in the Minneapolis Tribune during National Wildlife Week in March of 1955 very closely. 

 Other examples of inspirations and final products were also shown during the presentation.

 
 
 

 

 

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