Arts and Crafts in OhioWare Petznick, PhDShaker Historical Society

The Seven Lamps of Architecture, 1848The Stones of Venice, 1851-53John Ruskin, Leading figure of the Arts and Crafts Movement in England

1819-1900

Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.

William Morris, Leading figure of the Arts and Crafts Movement in England

1834-1896

CR Mackintosh, Leading figure of the Arts and Crafts Movement in SCOTLAND – integrated interiors

1868-1928

Glass Enclosed PorchesSee in this house and all over Shaker Heights1916

Glass Enclosed PorchesAbove in Ohio architect 1916

Rt a house being build in Shaker

2812 Lee Road

Glass Enclosed PorchesSee in this house and all over

Shaker Heights1916

LEATHER & TEXTILES

POTTERY & TILE

METALWORK

FURNITURE

Arts & Crafts

• Roycroft Modeled Leather Department made boxes, purses, wallets, even wastebaskets.

• Leather craftsmanship became a major part of the production at Roycroft and leather products were sold as popular souvenirs.

Leather

• Needlework of the movement is difficult to attribute.• Textile and needlework societies were fashionable for

women at the time, and embroidery, rug making and lace were all part of the work in textiles.

• Embroidery kits were advertised and popular for women to purchase and finish.

• Lace making in particular was important as it was usually done in the home by recent immigrants. Thus it met the Arts and Crafts ideal of philanthropic encouragement of artistic hand labor and the creation of beautiful and useful objects for the home.

Textiles

POTTERY

OHIO COULD BE CONSIDERED THE CENTER OF THE ART POTTERY MOVEMENT IN AMERICA. INDEED, AMERICA'S FIRST SCHOOL OF CERAMICS WAS FOUNDED AT OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY IN 1894. OHIO WAS THE HOME OF THE ROOKWOOD POTTERY IN CINCINNATI, AND THE WELLER, OWENS, WATT, ROSEVILLE, MCCOY, HULL AND SHAWNEE POTTERIES NEAR ZANESVILLE.

SOUTHEASTERN OHIO GREW INTO A POTTERY CENTER BECAUSE OF A READY SUPPLY OF CLAY, COAL, AND TRANSPORTATION LINES. THE EARLY FARM POTTERIES WERE KNOWN AS "BLUEBIRD" POTTERIES BECAUSE IT WAS WHENTHE BLUEBIRDS RETURNED FROM THE SOUTH EACH YEAR THAT THE CLAY COULD BE MINED. AT ONE TIME THERE WERE ABOUT 41 DIFFERENT POTTERIES OPERATING NEAR ZANESVILLE WITH NAMES LIKE EAL RUN, POSSUM HOLLOW, BREADLESS, POVERTY HOLLOW AND HENPECK. EVEN THOUGH THE MOVEMENT ENDED AROUND WORLD WAR I, SEVERAL OHIO ART POTTERIES CONTINUED PRODUCTION UNTIL MUCH LATER, AND SOME ZANESVILLE POTTERIES ARE STILL IN PRODUCTION.

WELLER AND ROSEVILLE WERE COMMERCIAL POTTERIES IN ZANESVILLE THAT

Pottery

Rookwood Pottery

Sarah Toohey’s iconic vase/pencil holder from 1910 stands four and three-quarter inches tall and features a pentagonal arrangement of a single panel depicting a rook standing underneath tree branches. This one from 1924, in

a crystalline blue glaze, seems to be in excellent, original condition; uncrazed, with no chips, cracks, repairs or restorations. Rookwood Pottery marks on the bottom: the reverse RP logo, underneath which, the Roman

numeral XXIV indicates the production year. ‘1795’ is the shape number.

OHIO COULD BE CONSIDERED THE CENTER OF THE ART POTTERY MOVEMENT IN AMERICA. INDEED, AMERICA'S FIRST SCHOOL OF CERAMICS WAS FOUNDED AT OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY IN 1894. OHIO WAS THE HOME OF THE ROOKWOOD POTTERY IN CINCINNATI, AND THE WELLER, OWENS, WATT, ROSEVILLE, MCCOY, HULL AND SHAWNEE POTTERIES NEAR ZANESVILLE.THE FIRST GLAZED TILES WERE MADE IN 1880, EMBOSSED TILES IN 1881, FAIENCE TILES IN THE 1920S.

Water Lily or Lotus Flower TileOn November 22, 2016, in American Tiles, Norman Karlson Collection, by nancyAmerican Encaustic Tiling Co., Zanesville, OH 1875-1935 Lotus blossoms and/or water lilies were often depicted on vintage tiles. Here is one from AET with satiny blue glazing. The flower is recessed into the clay and raised lines can be felt on the surface. We also have one in pale mauve.

American Encaustic Tiling Co

American Encaustic Tiling Co., Zanesville, OH 1875-1935We have many antique border tiles, just one of each that can stand on its own as a piece of art, a paper weight etc. Here are a few examples.6″ x 3″ x 1/2″ thick

American Encaustic Tiling Co

High glazed brown tones mix with beige and tan to accentuate the three-dimensional feel. This could possibly have been designed by Herman Mueller, who, before forming the Mosaic Tile Company, worked at AET from 1887 to 1894. This is shown in Norman Karlson’s Encyclopedia of American Art Tiles, Region 3, page 19.

American Encaustic Tiling Co

American Encaustic Tiling Co., Zanesville, OH 1875-1935Art Deco influence. Raised lines create the floral motifs with soft matte glaze colors. Nice design on bottom edge and self framed. 4 1/4″ sq x 1/2″ thick

American Encaustic Tiling Co

• Ashbee’s influence –

• Dedicated to hand work

• Liberty & Co. /Knox used machines and produced a higher finish

Metalwork

• Ashbee’s influence –

• Dedicated to hand work

• Liberty & Co. used machines and produced a higher finish

Metalwork

• Karl Kipp was the head of the Roycroft metal shop. Copper was the primary material, and the individual craftsmanship was evident in the slight variations of the same design. The production included early iron fireplace and garden implements, pentrays, ashtrays and letter openers. Dard Hunter's influence as a designer can be seen in the geometric clean lines of the metal work.

• Heintz Art Metal Shop in Buffalo, New York is known for its use of sterling silver over bronze. Although Otto Heinz died in 1918 the company continued until 1930.

Metalwork

Frances M. Glessner. Born in Urbana, Ohio, she moved to Chicago

Studied metalwork at Hull House.

Chicago Arts and Crafts Society at Hull House.

Midwest success

Metalwork

Potter Studio

Approx 3 1/4" long, 3/4" wide, signed Potter Studio, No dings, dents, Plate loss

Potter Studio

Vintage Potter Studio Hammered Brass & Carnelian Hinged Trinket Box. Measures 5" wide x 3 3/4" x 1 3/4" high. Some discoloration to brass. See photos. Beautiful carnelian stone mounted on top of box.

Potter Studio

Vintage Potter Studio Hammered Brass & Carnelian Hinged Trinket Box. Measures 5" wide x 3 3/4" x 1 3/4" high. Some discoloration to brass. See photos. Beautiful carnelian stone mounted on top of box.

Potter Studio

The back stamp on this bowl dates to the period 1915-1924. It measures 5.5 inches tall to the top of the knob on the lid and 5.75 inches in diameter. Most likely pewter. The round knob on the lid appears to be made of

lacquered wood.

Potter Mellen

These Potter Mellen bookends are 4.5 inches wide and 5.25 inches tall. They are inset with Batchelder tiles that are 3.75 inches square. Metal part is brass or bronze and has a dark aged finish. Each bookend is stamped with

the Potter Mellen logo. Good condition with some surface wear to the tiles. No chips, cracks or repairs.

MISSION STYLE

Montgomery Ward Catalog ca 1915

MISSION STYLE

Auglaize Furniture Co.New Breman, OH, 1912 - ?desks

Shop Mark:THE AUGLAIZE FURNITURE CO. / NEW BREMAN, OHIO / THE AUGLAIZE LINE..?

Beelman Cabinet Co.Cleveland, OH, at least 1906 - 07Mission rockers, tables, magazine stands, medicine cabinets; advertised in the Michigan Artisan (1906, 1907)

Collier Barnett Co.Toledo, OH, ca. 1920sBilt Well Mill Work including built-in buffets, kitchen cabinets, bookcases, colonnades, fireplace surrounds, and wide range of door, stair, window and trim mill work

MISSION STYLE

Cron-Kills Co.Piqua, OHdrop front desks

John Danner Mfg. Co.Canton, OH, late 1800s - early 1900srevolving bookcases, stacking bookcases, drop front desks, drug store cases, cabinets, stoolsVictorian era models were carried through to Mission period with revisions; copied by other makers

Shop Marks: below, plus oval border decal with company name in middle

Delaware Chair Co.Delaware, OH, late 1800s - ca. 1904chairs, rockers

MISSION STYLE

MISSION STYLE

Globe Wernicke, Cincinnati, Ohio

Elastic bookcases, filing cabinets, office furniture lobe-Wernicke Co.

1899 merger of the Globe Co. and Wernicke Co., to 1932Advertised in the Craftsman magazine (1907, 1910, 1914)

MISSION STYLE

KING FURNITURE CO. WARREN Ohio

china cabinets and sideboard combinations, desks, cellerettes ca. 1918

MISSION STYLE

Harden-Winders Mfg. Co.Columbus, OH, at least 1907Mission style porch settle swing; advertised in the Michigan Artisan (1907)

Hardesty Mfg. Co.Chicago, IL, Canal Dover, OH, early 1900sgeneral line, Valet chairs with flip seat and drawer for shoes, hanging clothes, sewing etc.

Shop Mark: rectangular paper shipping label attached w/tacks, name of company & Mission Furniture, Opera Chairs, and Counter Stools

Hein Furniture Co.Toledo, OH, early 1900s

map and blueprint cabinets

MISSION STYLE

KING FURNITURE CO. WARREN Ohio

china cabinets and sideboard combinations, desks, cellerettes ca. 1918

Shop of the Crafters

Quarter sawn oak mirror. Tilts in both directions, Double sided with beveled mirrors, original wood finish. Structurally very sturdy. Frame measurement (w x d x h): 30″ x 15″ x 29″ . Oscar Onken/Shop of the Crafters,

Cincinnati Ohio. Circa 1910

Shop of the Crafters

Quarter sawn oak Floor Lamp, Circa 1910. Sent to Texas.

Shop of the Crafters

Dark Wood Side Chair Cincinnati, Ohio - Circa 1906 In the same Arts & Crafts vein as Stickley Bros., we have a wonderful Ohio piece from the

woodworking power house that was once was Cincinnati. With "Shop of the Crafters at Cincinnati" paper tag still intact and matching period fabric we are

proud to offer you our latest turn of last Century piece.Dimensions: Height 38", 15 1/2" deep by 15 1/2" at widest.

Weight: 10 lbs., 8 oz.

MISSIONSnider Mfg. Co.Logan, OH, early 1900s –ca. 1930dining room and bedroom furniture

Sterling Furniture Co.Toledo, OH, at least 1914love seats, and desks, bureaus, fitted, with thief-proof steel boxes

George S. Stewart CompanyNorwalk, OH, early 1900s; shop mark also notes New York (possible retail shop?)pyrographic designs on Mission oak book/magazine stands, chairs, and accessories, also cedar chests, screens, and wholesale lumberlargest period employer in Norwalk

Stomps-Burkhart Co.Dayton, OH, 1890 - 1928side chairs, presumably rockers etc. based on known chairs in other styles

Sutter Mfg. Co.Shelby, OH, early 1900slibrary tables, desks, dining tables

Streit & Morris Chairs

C.F. Streit Mfg. Co.Cincinnati, OH, late 1800s? - at least 1943chairs, Morris chairs with extension footrests, rockers, davenports

MISSION

Taylor Chair Co.Bedford, OH, founded 1816 incorporated 1885, still activechairs, office chairs, rockers

Shop Marks: diamond shaped

Toledo Parlor Furniture Co.Toledo, OH, ca. 1900 - ca. 1929Thorobed, sofa beds, wardrobes?

Mitchell & Rammelsberg

• Founded in 1847, this partnership brought Irish and German craftsmen together

• Rammelsberg d. 1863 but company continued until 1881 as Mitchell & Rammelsberg

• The Robert Mitchell Furniture Co. carried on until 1940

Their furniture was shipped across the country

Robert Mitchell

Baroque style chairs

Robert Mitchell

18th Century Revival Tables

Robert Mitchell

Renaissance Revival

Robert Mitchell

• 1881-1940

• Published catalogues

• 1907, 75th catalog

• Many revival styles, including Arts & Crafts all together in the same catalog

• Convenient rail links from Cincinnati to most of the country

The End

• World War I

• Major works fell on hard times/died

• One of many styles

• Other styles – Colonial Revival – Tudor Revival took the lead

• 1960s revival and interest in Mission/Stickleystyle/Arts & Crafts movement

The End

The HAND of the CRAFTSMAN