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| Artist / Maker | Tucker Factory |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1830 |
| Culture / Origin | America, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia |
| Medium | porcelain |
| Dimensions | Overall: 23.8 x 19.3 cm (9 3/8 x 7 5/8 in.) |
| Department | Decorative Art and Design |
| Type | Ceramic |
About the Artist
The first American porcelain factory of note, begun in 1825 by William Ellis Tucker (d. 1832) in Philadelphia. It became Tucker & Hulme in 1828 Tucker & Hemphill in 1831. From 1833 to 1836 the factory was run by Joseph Hemphill (1770-1842) with Tucker's brother Thomas (1812-1890) as manager. It closed in 1838. Early wares were decorated with painted scenes in sepia and dark brown, similar to blue-and-white Staffordshire wares: later, during the Hemphill period, they became much richer, often… Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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