How to identify colonialera pottery home guides sf gate. Redware pottery brief history antique vintage collectibles. Nov 23, 2009 posts about pennsylvania redware written by steve earp. Eighteenthcentury redware folk terms and vessel forms.
Its about the history of artistic expression on a communal level, and what that story has to offer us today. Redware is glazed in brown, mottled, green or twotoned. Redware pottery a pennsylvania tradition antique stoneware, stoneware crocks. Pennsylvania german and contemporary redware pottery and crafts if you love pottery, especially redware, this is a mustsee place for you. Their pottery consisted of thrown plates and jars and molded or cast animal bottles. Each redware piece is handmade by joel huntley of wisconsin pottery, and you will see varations in design. Eldreth pottery traditional pottery from lancaster. American handmade redware pottery master potter rick hamelin creates authentic reproductions and original red earthenware with his special clay mix and unique leadfree glaze. Curator edwin atlee barber delves into the specifics of the pennsylvania german folk art by. Learn the symbolism behind the different motifs, and the uses for specific. Custom historic site redware pottery by denise wilz.
The predominant houseware of the era, citation needed it was usually covered in a salt glaze and often decorated using cobalt oxide to produce bright blue decoration the vernacular term crocks is often used to describe this type of pottery, citation needed though the term crock is not seen in. One of the best illustrations of a small midwestern pottery workshop dating from the early to middle nineteenth century is christian schraders sketch of a pottery workshop at indianapolis buley 1950. Redware pottery historical society of montgomery county, pa. Antique 19th c pennsylvania redware bowl primitive 8 3 4 diameter. Redware plate, yellow slip decoration pennsylvania 19th century sold. Research historical pennsylvania german folk art decorative motifs and pottery forms. Eldreth pottery traditional pottery from lancaster county, pa.
Been going to eldreth pottery for years i have several bird houses and feeders it has always. Eldreth pottery produces traditional saltglazed stoneware and redware pottery. Redstoneware pottery created after extensive research and many kiln loads of glaze test firings, each piece of our redstoneware pottery begins as hand formed or thrown earthenware, and replicates the look of classic american antique salt glaze pottery. There will be an auction of breininger pottery today at 9 a. Redware as a single word is a term for at least two types of pottery of the last few centuries. Central pennsylvania redware pottery, 17801904 oral. Pottery demonstrations creative workshops master potter rick hamelin of pied potter hamelin and artist garine arakelian of kulina folk art share a studio and create lead free authentic reproductions and original red earthenware with their own special clay mix and unique lead free glaze. Pennsylvania redware plate with fiveline yellow slip decorated design. Redware pottery history pennsylvania german pottery authentic reproduction pottery the potters of pennsylvania were the most prolific and artistic of all american redware potters. Redware artisans of the past who influenced the kulina folk art redware. The original portion of this one and a half story house was built in the mid1700s.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. These are not reproductions made in china, they are all one of a kind handmade pieces. Decorative redware finishes include trailed slipware, incised sgraffito, swirled agate, and yellow trailed. This selection of highlights includes the world auction. A great deal of the pottery produced during much of this time was strictly utilitarian, but as redware was being replaced in the late 19th century by agate, aluminum and factory produced stoneware, decorative pieces of redware, especially flowerpots continued to be produced. When germans arrived in the eighteenth century, they brought the redware craft with t. Selinda opened her studio in 1986 she designs and makes redware pottery using designs inspired by early folk art found in museums and. There is a curious little plate in the collection of the philadelphia museum of art the plate was made in 1786 by a potter named johannes niess in montgomery county, pa. Foltz pottery is located on a quarter mile off of rt. Redware as a single word is a term for at least two types of pottery of the last few centuries, in europe and north america. Six pennsylvania stoneware and redware books, redware americas folk art pottery by kevin mcconnell. Though massproduced redware was made in europe, the form became especially popular in the american colonies, as the clay was abundant and redware products were affordable. Redware pottery a pennsylvania tradition with images pottery.
Central pennsylvania redware pottery 17801904 lasansky, jeannette on. Historical archaeologists have a distinct advantage over. Conversely, earthenware is a lowfired pottery that is porous even after firing, and required a lead glaze on at least the interior to prevent seepage. Eldreth pottery cordially invites you inside for a visit. Handmade redware pottery sort by price, low to high price, high to low alphabetically, az alphabetically, za date, old to new date, new to old best selling view grid list. It also denotes pride and determination in the face of discrimination and disrespect. American handmade redware pottery by the workshops of david t. An 1892 book, history of lycoming county, pennsylvania by john f. Charles stahls pottery site was located along the indian creek in the village of powder valley, pennsylvania. Antique redware pottery a brief history redware pottery, which is just what the name implies, a reddish brown colored pottery, was first made by english settlers in the 1600s.
Steinhagen pottery traditional redware rediscovered. Redware pottery was made in many different states including, virginia, pennsylvania,new york and tennessee. 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. Their forms were thrown, slabbed, coiled and hand built. Americas folk art pottery by kevin mcconnell 2007, paperback, revised at the best. Erich steinhagen and goodwife janice steinhagen stand ready to provide ye publick with ye most cunningly crafted redware potterie to be had in these colonies, viz. Museum quality reproductions of earthenware pottery from the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries in the angloamerican tradition. Central pennsylvania redware pottery, 17801904 oral traditions project paperback june 1, 1989 by jeannette lasansky author. Pottery is one of the oldest crafts in montgomery county. The pottery shop is only a 3045 min drive from lancaster city, reading, and lebanon. Of the american pottery made during the 17th and 18th centuries, most of it consisted of locally crafted earthenware also called redware made from clay with a high. Antique pennsylvania redware pottery turks head mold signed kirk.
American handmade redware pottery by the workshops of. For example, i appreciate the early redware potters approach to their tools and materials. Posts about pennsylvania redware written by steve earp. Redware whistle, standing rooster pennsylvania 19th century lead glaze on head and comb sold excellent condition. Posted on 11232015 12012015 categories gallery 2014. Our family hand produces heirloom quality, museum grade, pa german inspired redware pottery. See more ideas about pottery, old crocks and antiques. A new pennsylvania redware discovery crocker farm magazine. These plates and pots were usually slip trail decorated over a red or yellow background. However, these distinct usages are not always adhered to, especially when referring to the many different types of precolonial red wares in the americas, which may be called redware. At this time we do not accept web or email orders, so please print a copy of the order form and fax, mail, or call in your order. Commissioned by the breininger family, the book is a testament to the ingenuity of a largely selftaught craftsman whose work was inspired by a love for history and culture of the pennsylvania dutch.
Redware was the earliest type of pottery made by european settlers in north carolina, beginning in the year 1755. The potters of old salem, north carolina came from pennsylvania and central europe. Eighteenthcentury redware folk terms and vessel forms jstor. The stahl brothers produced both utilitarian and decorative redware pottery from the years, 1934 until 1956. See more ideas about pottery, sgraffito and antique items. He shares a studio with artist garine arakelian of kulina folk art and together they share their homestead, among the hill of massachusetts, with two cats and nine hens. American redware pottery used since colonial times to provide functionality and decoration. German style, but they also produce beautiful and functional contemporary pieces. Delftware is hand painted in blue on white, sponged, or polychrome painted. We serve cookies our website uses cookies, which help us to improve our site and enables us to deliver the best possible service and customer experience, as well as to provide social media features. These lead glazes were understood to be toxic early in american history, and this was one reason for the growth of the american stoneware industry as the nineteenth century commenced. Heat penetrates well through the red clay, and cooks food evenly. Redware refers to a utilitarian style of earthenware pottery using clay with a high iron content, which turns reddishbrown when fired.
The exhibit focuses on redware produced in southeastern pennsylvania but also showcases pieces from. Redware jug, oval form, strap handle maine 19th century sold dimensions. The studio is located on the outskirts of macungie, pennsylvania. American handmade redware pottery master potter rick hamelin creates authentic reproductions and original red earthenware with his special clay mix and unique lead free glaze. Wilz pottery pennsylvania redware sgraffito slipware. The most common redware pottery material is ceramic. Redware pottery, which is just what the name implies, a reddish brown colored pottery, was first made by english settlers in the 1600s. Central pennsylvania stoneware harrisburg stoneware. The huntleys are no longer making original pottery, therefore these items are more collectable than ever before and not all items are in stock. Redware pottery was made in many different states including, virginia, pennsylvania, new york and tennessee.
Pennsylvania pottery tools and processes, published by the bucks county historical society, doylestown, pa. Redware plate, creamy slip decoration probably norwalk, connecticut. Together they share their homestead, among the hill of massachusetts, with two cats and nine chickens. This work asks us to consider not just the past but how we understand our relationship to the past. Redware pottery dish with bird and tulips sgraffito design this redware pottery dish features a bird design with four tulips decorated using the sgraffito method. Antique redware jars, plates, jugs, figures, slipware. This was the heady environment that witnessed the flowering of pennsylvania sgraffito redware pottery, or tulip ware as it has become affectionately known. All pottery is handcrafted in lancaster county using traditional pennsylvania german production methods. The reason it is that color is because of the iron. Custom pennsylvania german redware plate decorated using the sgraffito technique 7 12 inch diameter. Lasansky, jeanette 1990 berks county redware pottery 17671909. The high iron oxide content gave the pottery it its characteristic red color.
American stoneware is a type of stoneware pottery popular in 19th century north america. The pennsylvania german potters have been producing pennsylvania redware pottery since the early 18th century. European redware potteryauthentic reproduction pottery. Report to the pennsylvania historical and museum commission harrisburg, pa, from louis berger and associates. Apr 12, 2020 this was the heady environment that witnessed the flowering of pennsylvania sgraffito redware pottery, or tulip ware as it has become affectionately known.
In the 17th, 18th, and early 19th centuries, the bulk of the pottery baking dishes were of redware. The expert potters have years of experience in working in the traditional pa. Ovoid redware jar norwalk, connecticut circa 1820 sold applied lug handles, tooling beneath collar, shoulder and belly. Pitchers mugs bowls jugs lidded jars unlidded jars bakeware plates. From chester county, pa, this plate was part of a collection in ephrata, pa. Generally, redware potters had only a single kiln structure in use at any one time. Redware pottery, molded and thrown on the potters wheel, using attractive new jersey white clay slipdecoration soon developed into a remarkable craft among the pottery artisans of the seven pennsylvania dutch counties of pennsylvania that surrounded the port city of philadelphia. Pied potter hamelin american handmade redware pottery. Cover image for tulip ware of the pennsylvaniagerman potters. Though massproduced redware was made in europe, the form became especially popular in the american colonies, as the clay was.
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