My goal is to provide information on Roseville Pottery which was manufactured in Roseville and Zanesville Ohio from around 1890 to 1954. Included is a very brief history of the Roseville Pottery Company, pattern and shape number information, many pictures of patterns with future plans for a new discussion forum, gallery with slide show ability and... Information presented here has been compiled from numerous sources. There is a lot of conflicting data out there and I am doing my best to be accurate. I can make NO guarantees and welcome input.
Discussion Forum
A new forum has been installed and is now available.
The old forum posts can be found HERE. For reading only as posting and login has been disabled.
Brief History of Roseville Pottery Production
Outlining the historical evolution of a pottery that adapted to changes in tastes, styles, economy and technology.
Roseville Pottery - The Early Years
In 1890, Roseville Pottery’s production consisted of functional earthenware which was used for cooking, storing food, and other boring, everyday uses. During the late 1890’s Roseville Pottery’s president, George F. Young noticed that other Ohio potteries were having success producing and selling functional artware. Young decided that if his company was to remain competitive with the likes of Weller and Owens a dramatic change must be made.
The Teens
The Teens
A time of transition
The second decade of the 20th century was a time of change for America and the World. The Arts & Crafts Era was coming to an end in Europe and the US (around 1915) and there was the Great War. Companies such as Roseville would be forced to change in order to survive--and change they did. In this case, change was good and it laid the foundation for the bright future to come.
