Across Mobile Bay there used to be three kilns, built in the 1800s. They were located directly on the beach next to three natural cold springs, near the towns of Fairhope and Daphne. There was a conveyor belt from each kiln that ran directly to boats that would take the wares away to be sold. In 1960, a hurricane completely destroyed the kilns.
Today, along the beach where the kilns were located, pieces of pottery still collect along the shore shore. Our friend, Sean, was kind enough to show us the location of this treasure trove, and one night we made good use of headlamps as we collected a good number of pieces.
And so I bring you this:
The frame is from a local thrift store, and the colored stones are from the dollar store. The pottery is obviously the remnants of what was in the kilns when they were destroyed.
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