American Art China Company
In operation 1891-1895
Wares
Fine Belleek with an exceptionally white base (Barber 1893)
“Thin artware resembling Belleek which was called ‘American China,’ in plain, white and decorated” (Lehner 1980:22)
Notes
The American Art China Company (also known as Rittenhouse & Evans) was established in 1891. The assets of the business were sold in 1895.
— Goldberg, David J. 1998. Preliminary Notes on the Pioneer Potters and Potteries of Trenton, N.J.: The First Thirty Years – 1852 – 1882 (And Beyond). Privately published, Trenton, New Jersey.
Selected References
Barber, Edwin Attlee. 1893. The Pottery and Porcelain of the United States. G.P. Putnam’s Sons, New York, New York.
Frelinghuysen, Alice Cooney. 1989. American Porcelain, 1770-1920. Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, New York.
Goldberg, David J. 1998. Preliminary Notes on the Pioneer Potters and Potteries of Trenton, N.J.: The First Thirty Years – 1852 – 1882 (And Beyond). Privately published, Trenton, New Jersey.
Other firms at this site:
Other Names
American Art China Company; American Art Company; Rittenhouse & Evans; Rittenhouse, Evans & Company
Block and Lot:
208C/224-234, 1118-1122, 1178-1180
Historic Street Address:
228-238 Breunig Avenue; 224 Breunig Avenue; 226 Breunig Avenue
Municipality:
City of Trenton