Early Life and Training Birth and Family: Louis John Rhead was born on November 6, 1857, in Etruria, Staffordshire, England. His father, George W. Rhead, was a respected ceramic artist and gilder working in the Staffordshire potteries. Early Artistic Development: The Rhead family had a strong artistic heritage, with several members involved in pottery design and art. Louis received early training from his father, who also ran an a…