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Strauss, Trudy, 1915-October 15, 2022

 Person

Biography

Trudy Strauss, a local Denver artist, was born Gertrude Nachmann on March 25, 1915, in Rastatt, Germany. She is the second of the five daughters born to Karl and Elsa Nachmann. Trudy dropped out of high school in 1933, when Hitler came to power, due to the rise in anti-Semitism. She then enrolled in the Conservatory of Music in Karlsruhe, Germany, where she had a Jewish teacher. In 1935, she left Germany for America. She first traveled to Paris to visit a friend, and from there, she took the ship in Le Havre to New York. A few months after Trudy left for the United States, her sister, Rosie, left for Palestine. Their parents and three other sisters were all eventually able to join Rosie there. All four of Trudy’s sisters permanently settled in Israel. When Trudy arrived in New York, she lived with relatives and worked as a housekeeper. Then, she met her husband, Alfred Strauss, and they moved to Pittsburg. Next, they moved to a kibbutz on a farm, where their first daughter, Miriam, was born. Then, in 1942, they moved to Sharon, Pennsylvania, where their second daughter, Judy, was born. In 1947, they moved to Denver, Colorado. They lived on 44th and Zuni when their son, Rick, was born. In 1952, Trudy started working as a piano teacher, charging $1.50 a lesson. Then, in the early 1960s, she began making ceramics at the Opportunity School, and in 1968, Trudy joined the Colorado Potters Guild. Trudy Strauss died in Denver October 15, 2022

Found in 27 Collections and/or Records:

Geometric Pot, between 1960-2020

 Item
Identifier: B442.01.0002.00004
Abstract

Unglazed geometric pot with handle, spout, and lid. There is a glazed incised design in black.

Dates: between 1960-2020

Greek Inspired Pitcher, between 1960-2020

 Item
Identifier: B442.01.0003.00001
Abstract

Pitcher that is unglazed stoneware with a black glazed design.

Dates: between 1960-2020

Havdalah Set Candle Holder, between 1960-2020

 Item
Identifier: B442.01.0006.00003
Abstract

Stoneware and blue glaze short candle holder of a havdallah set. There is an incised design on the side of the candle holder. Havdalah is the religious ceremony that marks the symbolic end of Shabbat and ushers in a new week. The special havdalah candle has several wicks.

Dates: between 1960-2020

Havdalah Set Tray, between 1960-2020

 Item
Identifier: B442.01.0006.00001
Abstract

Stoneware and glaze tray of havdalah set with an incised design on the edge of the tray. Havdalah is the religious ceremony that marks the symbolic end of Shabbat and ushers in a new week.

Dates: between 1960-2020

Havdalah Set Wine Cup, between 1960-2020

 Item
Identifier: B442.01.0006.00002
Abstract

Stoneware and blue glaze havdalah wine cup with incised patterns on the side and stem of the cup. Havdalah is the religious ceremony that marks the symbolic end of Shabbat and ushers in a new week.

Dates: between 1960-2020

Jar With Lid, between 1960-2020

 Item
Identifier: B442.01.0002.00003
Abstract

Glazed stoneware jar with incised design and lid.

Dates: between 1960-2020

Large Black and White Bottle, between 1960-2020

 Item
Identifier: B442.01.0003.00002
Abstract

The bottle is stoneware with a black and white glaze design and a large black lid.

Dates: between 1960-2020

Mottled Teal Jar, 1960-2020

 Item
Identifier: B442.01.0005.00001
Abstract

Mottled teal jar with handles and lid.

Dates: 1960-2020

Orange Vase, between 1960-2020

 Item
Identifier: B442.01.0002.00001
Abstract

Hand built stoneware and red slip with glazed black design.

Dates: between 1960-2020

Seder Tray Top, between 1960-2020

 Item
Identifier: B442.01.0001.00002
Abstract

The top of the Seder plate is stoneware with black glaze in a cutout design. There are three tiers for matzah storage, used for separation of matzah and afikomen storage. The five items are egg, horseradish, shank bone, parsley, and chareset.

Dates: between 1960-2020

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Type
Archival Object 25
Unprocessed Material 1
Collection 1
 
Subject
Ceramics 25
Jewish women artists 25
Havdalah 5
Judaism 5
Denver (Colo.) 4