Pottery shot July 07, 2016 1:45 PM | Tulane University Archives View PDF In May 1949, student Katherine Ricks surveys her senior pottery project in the Newcomb College art department. The art school began production of pottery for commercial sale in 1895. Other Related Articles Photo recap: Snow day continued Donna and Richard Esteves gift $3 million to Newcomb Institute to support women's health New Career Connection site centralizes career services for Tulane students Paul Tulane Society induction welcomes new members, celebrates philanthropic achievement Tulane receives $1 million from Jeffrey and Tina Miller to support Innovation Institute