The document summarizes the Arts and Crafts movement in Ohio. It discusses key figures like John Ruskin and William Morris who influenced the movement in England. It then provides details on the arts and crafts produced in Ohio, including pottery, textiles, metalwork, furniture and more. Specific Ohio companies and craftspeople that produced works in styles inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement are named and described.

1. Arts and Crafts in Ohio
Ware Petznick, PhD
Shaker Historical Society

2. The Seven Lamps of Architecture, 1848
The Stones of Venice, 1851-53
John Ruskin, Leading figure of the Arts and Crafts
Movement in England
1819-1900

3. 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

4. CR Mackintosh, Leading figure of the Arts and Crafts
Movement in SCOTLAND – integrated interiors
1868-1928

5. Glass Enclosed Porches
See in this house and all over
Shaker Heights
1916
Glass Enclosed Porches
Above in Ohio architect 1916
Rt a house being build in Shaker
2812 Lee Road

6. Glass Enclosed Porches
See in this house and all over
Shaker Heights
1916

7. LEATHER & TEXTILES
POTTERY & TILE
METALWORK
FURNITURE
Arts & Crafts

8. • 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

9. • 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

10. 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 WHEN
THE 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.
Pottery

11. 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.

12. 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 Tile
On November 22, 2016, in American Tiles, Norman Karlson Collection, by nancy
American 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

13. American Encaustic Tiling Co., Zanesville, OH 1875-1935
We 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

14. 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

15. American Encaustic Tiling Co., Zanesville, OH 1875-1935
Art 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

16. • Ashbee’s influence –
• Dedicated to hand work
• Liberty & Co. /Knox used
machines and produced a
higher finish
Metalwork

17. • Ashbee’s influence –
• Dedicated to hand work
• Liberty & Co. used machines and produced a
higher finish
Metalwork

18. • 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

19. 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

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

21. 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.

22. 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.

23. 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.

24. 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.

25. MISSION STYLE
Montgomery Ward Catalog ca 1915

26. 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 - 07
Mission rockers, tables, magazine stands, medicine cabinets;
advertised in the Michigan Artisan (1906, 1907)
Collier Barnett Co.
Toledo, OH, ca. 1920s
Bilt Well Mill Work including built-in buffets, kitchen cabinets,
bookcases, colonnades, fireplace surrounds, and wide range
of door, stair, window and trim mill work

27. MISSION STYLE
Cron-Kills Co.
Piqua, OH
drop front desks
John Danner Mfg. Co.
Canton, OH, late 1800s - early 1900s
revolving bookcases, stacking bookcases, drop front
desks, drug store cases, cabinets, stools
Victorian 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. 1904
chairs, rockers

28. MISSION STYLE

29. 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 1932
Advertised in the Craftsman magazine (1907, 1910, 1914)

30. MISSION STYLE
KING FURNITURE CO. WARREN Ohio
china cabinets and sideboard combinations,
desks, cellerettes ca. 1918

31. MISSION STYLE
Harden-Winders Mfg. Co.
Columbus, OH, at least 1907
Mission style porch settle swing; advertised in the Michigan Artisan (1907)
Hardesty Mfg. Co.
Chicago, IL, Canal Dover, OH, early 1900s
general 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

32. MISSION STYLE
KING FURNITURE CO. WARREN Ohio
china cabinets and sideboard combinations,
desks, cellerettes ca. 1918

33. 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

34. Shop of the Crafters
Quarter sawn oak Floor Lamp, Circa 1910. Sent to Texas.

35. 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.

36. MISSION
Snider Mfg. Co.
Logan, OH, early 1900s –ca. 1930
dining room and bedroom furniture
Sterling Furniture Co.
Toledo, OH, at least 1914
love seats, and desks, bureaus, fitted, with thief-proof steel boxes
George S. Stewart Company
Norwalk, 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
lumber
largest period employer in Norwalk
Stomps-Burkhart Co.
Dayton, OH, 1890 - 1928
side chairs, presumably rockers etc. based on
known chairs in other styles
Sutter Mfg. Co.
Shelby, OH, early 1900s
library tables, desks, dining tables

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

38. MISSION
Taylor Chair Co.
Bedford, OH, founded 1816 incorporated 1885, still active
chairs, office chairs, rockers
Shop Marks: diamond shaped
Toledo Parlor Furniture Co.
Toledo, OH, ca. 1900 - ca. 1929
Thorobed, sofa beds, wardrobes?

39. 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

40. Robert Mitchell
Baroque style chairs

41. Robert Mitchell
18th Century Revival Tables

42. Robert Mitchell
Renaissance Revival

43. 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

44. 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/Stickley
style/Arts & Crafts movement

45. The End
The HAND of the CRAFTSMAN