Dish, Serving
Object number2015.74.3
Manufacturer
Canonsburg China Company
Date1901-1909
OriginCanonsburg, PA
MediumCeramic/Glaze
Credit LineGift of Fredric Bender
DescriptionWhite, round ceramic serving dish divided into three sections. The largest section is elliptical in shape and topped by two triangular sections. Along rim on the dish is a continuous pattern of alternating brown arches and dots. Between this pattern and the rim is a thin green line. Below this pattern are six equidistant floral motifs that alternate between a pink rose flanked by two orange roses and green leaves, and a singular pink rose surrounded by green leaves. Inside the elliptical portion is a bird colored blue, red, orange, green, and purple surrounded by a floral motif of pink and orange roses and green leaves. In each of the triangular portions is a floral motif of a pink rose flanked by orange roses and green leaves. This pattern resembles both CAN182 and CAN188.Dimensions1 x 11.375 in. (2.5 x 28.9 cm)MarksThere is a stamped green Maker's Mark reading "CANONSBURG" encircling "CHINA" in the center of the underside of the dish.
Historical NotesPart of a collection of Canonsburg pottery and W. S. George pottery. Canonsburg China Company was founded in 1900 to take advantage of natural resources in Canonsburg. A few years later the name changed to Canonsburg Pottery. At about the same time, board member W. S. George split away from the company to found W.S. George Pottery Company. It operated until the 1960s before changing ownership through a series of mergers and finally closing. Canonsburg Pottery continued operation until 1977 before regulations and a declining economy resulted in closure. These items expand the History Center’s existing glass collection while also demonstrating the impact of economic growth and decline in Western Pennsylvanian communities.
Collector
Fredric G. Bender
On View
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Hamilton Manufacturing Company
