Marblehead Pottery began as a small studio pottery in 1904. Marblehead Pottery originated to teach ceramics as a convalescent therapy to sanitarium patients. From that humble beginning, Marblehead Pottery grew into one of the most sought-after and respected small studio potteries of the 1900s. They ceased production in 1936. Even at its high point, Marblehead [...]

Niloak pottery was produced in Benton, Arkansas. Niloak was founded in 1909 and produced art pottery until 1946. The most sought-after product line produced by Niloak Pottery is mission swirl. Niloak mission swirl was produced between 1909 and 1942. The mission swirl line was developed by Charles Hyten. Most Niloak mission swirl is marked with [...]

Owens Pottery was founded by J.B. Owens in 1885. Owens began producing art pottery in 1896 with the introduction of the Owens Utopian line. Many of the now famous names in the American art pottery history were at some point associated with Owens Pottery. These names include W. A. Long, Frank Ferrell, Karl Langenbeck, John [...]

Nemadji Tile and Pottery started production in Moose Lake, Minnesota, in 1923. Originally producing Nemadji tile, Nemadji Pottery was produced during the Depression to fuel tourist markets, usually in the western and northeastern United States. The pottery was marketed as “resembling” ancient Indian works. This is when Nemadji pottery became known as “Indian” pottery. Nemadji [...]

Muncie Pottery started production of art pottery in 1919 as the Muncie Clay Products Company. Muncie Pottery started as a subsidiary of the German-American Clay Company. Muncie Pottery like so many of the other American art pottery companies closed its doors as a victim of the depression in 1939. Muncie utilized a variety of glazes [...]

McCoy is a brand of pottery that was produced in the United States in the late 19th and 20th century. McCoy pottery items are considered valuable collectibles, and often fetch high prices at auctions and in collectors specialty sales venues such as antique shops. Although the history behind the name McCoy and Pottery starts much [...]

North Carolina has had a pottery industry since colonial times. Potters settled in the Catawba Valley before the Civil War. Today there are many traditional folk potters working in the Catawba Valley and surrounding areas. Potters are located in Valdese, Lenoir, Hickory, Morganton, Lincolnton, and Vale. Today the Catawba Valley is known as one of [...]

In 1895 Newcomb Pottery was established under the direction of Ellsworth Woodward. The pottery was operated in conjunction with advanced art courses offered by Newcomb College. Woodward brought in recognized artists Mary G. Sheerer as co-director and Joseph Meyer as potter. Until 1925 most Newcomb Pottery was thrown by Joseph Meyer based on designs prepared [...]