Henderson came from new haven, connecticut, where he had been a partner in the s. Dorchester stoneware pottery ad the dorchester pottery works. By 1880, henderson ran the pewtress works under the name of henderson and ohalloran. It was shaped on the potters wheel decorated in slip ware with a bristol glaze. It was the most favored residential section of boston, bathed by ocean winds from the east, picturesque rivers and hills to the south, the finest boulevards and parks to the west, and a great city just ten. Aug 01, 2011 dorchester pottery works of dorchester, massachusetts, was founded in 1895.
Once inside, youll find an array of handmade items created by talented artists and artisans, from original paintings to handthrown pottery to oneofakind jewelry to handwoven baskets. This auction is for the henderson foot warmer by dorchester pottery works. See more ideas about foot warmers, antique beds and foot of bed. The dorchester pottery works was founded in 1895 by george henderson and made stoneware. Folks in the bean hill section of norwich, ct would remember for years the days spent watching the workmen throwing or helping grind their clay or in more nefarious activities. Pewtress pottery since 1884 in the production of henderson and ohalloran wares. The population has grown from 2,347 in the year 1800 to 8,000 in 1850 to 40,000 in 1892 to 125,000 in 1917. Royka examines new england art pottery made from 1872 to 1928. Original henderson foot warmer dorchester pottery works.
George henderson s dorchester pottery works in dorchester, ma started as a large industrial stoneware factory but ended up flourishing as a small family run pottery. The dorchester pottery museum transferred its collections to the society on may 1, 1983. The putnam nail company began the manufacture of horseshoe nails in the 1860s, and in the 1890s the company employed 400 to 500 workers, producing nearly 10 tons of nails each day. The building was designated as a boston landmark in 1980 and added to the national register of historic places in 1985. Pewtress pottery, a stoneware factory established in 1868. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. There is a brass screw filler with a chain attached to the neck. Federated dorchester neighborhood houses records and photographs, 19651994.
Settled before boston, dorchester home of many firsts. Dorchester pottery works is a historic site at 101105 victory road in dorchester, massachusetts, a neighborhood of boston. The dorchester pottery works was founded in 1895 by george henderson who, prior to his settlement in dorchester, had worked in new haven as the manager of the s. The house has passed through five families over the course of its roughly 200 year history. In economics, success and growth walk hand in hand. Dorchester pottery was founded by george henderson in 1895 in dorchester, massachusetts. Tucked amid shelves of antique tomes from the owners days as a bookseller, youll find american wood carvings, rare blueandwhite dorchester pottery, nautical artifacts, and paintings by. O n a warm sunday evening, theaster gates is weaving around a room he designed and stocked with history books, leatherbound volumes of ebony and jet magazines, and pottery he.
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Dorchester, massachusetts postcard history series by earl. Dorchester pottery works dorchester historical society. Dorchester potterys line of distinctive, gray, and blue tableware was introduced. If youre looking to buy books at cheap prices youve come to the right place. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The dorchester pottery works was founded on victory road in dorchester, a section of boston, in 1895.
Unfollow dorchester pottery to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Nov 24, 20 the bottom is marked dorchester pottery wks. The dorchester pottery works was established in 1895 on preston street now victory road, and was to produce hand decorated stoneware of distinctive new england motifs until its demise in 1979. George hendersons dorchester pottery works in dorchester, ma started as a large industrial stoneware factory but ended up flourishing as a small family run pottery. The group then turned its efforts to preserving the history of the works, and financed the processing of the records of the works, mounted an exhibition at the library of the university of massachusetts at boston, and sponsored a permanent display of dorchester pottery, both decorative and industrial, at the dorchester historical society. The pottery works in historic downtown lancaster, lancaster, pennsylvania. Also known as the porcelain pig was produced in dorchester massachusets and is one of the most distinctive and sought after pieces of collectible northeastern stoneware. Media in category national register of historic places in boston the following 174 files are in this category, out of 174 total.
Shop online at britains top family friendly discount store. His factory employed 28 workers who turned out industrial salt fired stoneware crocks, acid jars, etc. Oliver wendell holmes complete poetical works 1899. Blue factory markings are nearly perfect and the patent numbers on the fill hole are clear and. The red circle is the location of the kiln building. Sold through auctions and galleries and found in attics and homes throughout the united states, the pieces. May 11, 2011 the dorchester pottery works was established in 1895 on preston street now victory road, and was to produce hand decorated stoneware of distinctive new england motifs until its demise in 1979. In the early twentieth century, dorchester was called the model town of new england. Dark horse antiques is a multidealer antiques mall on route 50 in cambridge, maryland. Sidney risley founded the shop on september 4, 1836. Dorchester potterys wares evolved over the years from primarily agricultural products to decorated tablewares. The dorchester pottery works, founded in 1895 by george henderson, continued production until the 1970s. Dorchester pottery works, 105 victory road, dorchester, ma founded in 1895 by george henderson, dorchester pottery works successfully produced commercial and industrial stoneware for many years.
Founded in 1895 by george henderson, dorchester pottery works successfully produced commercial and industrial stoneware until the 1970s. Explore our huge and exciting range of great value childrens books, fiction books and nonfiction books. View our updates to read our newly added information. Click on one of our books or scroll down to the links below. Jul 17, 2011 the norwich pottery works was a popular spot. Dorchester pottery s wares evolved over the years from primarily agricultural products to decorated tablewares. Dorchester pottery s line of distinctive, gray, and blue tableware was introduced. Mash feeders and chicken fountains were cast from molds for the farmer. Even in the 1970s, automated machines were not used. The smaller mugs, if they are in excellent condition, have a current retail replacement value of approximately. Founded by george henderson 18631928 on land adjoining the prestigious harrison square neighborhood of dorchester, the pottery works initially.