Ceramic Museum East Liverpool

Displays of ware by individual potteries make up the remainder of the exhibit area.

Ceramic museum east liverpool.

The ceramics industry was founded here in the mid 1800s due to local resources and know how from english china makers who emigrated to this country. There is also a display of rare personalized shaving mugs. 1863 1883 agner and gaston 1883 1884 alcock. About 100 years ago about half of the ceramics made in the united states were manufactured here in east liverpool.

East liverpool museum of ceramics in former post office 1909 400 e. The lower level of the museum depicts production with life size dioramas of a jigger shop kiln decorating shop and salesroom. East liverpool was considered the center of american crockery production and the museum showcases ceramic history and artifacts like none other. Interested parties should call the museum at 330 386 6001 to make arrangements.

1945 1970 adamant porcelain co. Museum of ceramics 400 east fifth street east liverpool oh 43920 330 386 6001. East liverpool was a town totally devoted to the production of pottery. East liverpool pottery district manufacturers distributors and decorators the following alphabetical list of firms provides insight into the extent of the pottery industry throughout east liverpool s history.

Examples of its exceptional collection lotus ware by local manufacturer taylor knowles. All rights reserved 2018 east liverpool ohio. The museum will also try to accommodate requests for evening tours and tours during january february and march. Mural in museum of ceramics.

1945 acme craftware inc. Journey with brothers handmade and discover the history of pottery in the united states with its roots in east liverpool ohio the pottery capital of the wo. Yellow ware bowl with blue seaweed decoration mid 19th c from east liverpool at museum of ceramics. The east liverpool museum of ceramics offers a one of a kind collection of ceramic wares for public viewing.