The moravian pottery and tile works is a working history museum where handmade tiles have been crafted using the same techniques since the early twentieth century. Handmade tiles are still produced in a manner similar to that developed by the pottery s founder and builder, henry chapman mercer. Built in 191112, it resembles a medieval cloister, with an arched colonnade surrounding a central courtyard. See more ideas about tiles, tile art and mercer museum. The museum was individually listed on the national register of historic places in 1972, 1 and was later included in a national historic landmark district along with the. Ive been visiting these places for all of my life, most recently in december. Many fine photos accompany very informative writing. Henry chapman mercer 18561930 was one of the leading figures of the arts and crafts movement in america. Mercer, a leader in the turnofthecentury arts and crafts movement, in an effort to recreate early pennsylvania pottery manufacturing techniques. Visit moravian pottery and tile works on your trip to doylestown.
It is maintained by the county of bucks, department of parks and recreation. Mar 08, 2020 the moravian pottery and tile works is home to a large gift shop complete with dozens of different tile designs that were made onsite. His unique ceramic murals, pavings, and sculptural reliefs were of great importance to the reform of architectural decoration early in the twentieth century. Moravian pottery and tile works doylestown, pennsylvania. Jul 09, 2018 moravian pottery and tile works, doylestown, pa. Fonthill, mercer museum and moravian pottery and tile works. The moravian pottery and tile works is a working history museum where handmade tiles are. I recommend this fascinating and inspiring book for people who are interested in the arts and crafts movement, tiles and mosaics, ceramics in general, architecture of the early 1900s, and architectural decoration. Henry chapman mercer and the moravian pottery and tile. Our new 2020 special edition first reissue tile will be made available the day after thanksgiving, 2019.
Moravian pottery and tile works doylestown 2020 all. Jun 09, 2017 last month i was thrilled to return to the tile festival at the moravian pottery and tile works in doylestown, pa. Travel, pottery sales and tour information may be obtained by writing the moravian pottery and tile works, swamp road, route 3, doylestown, pa. Photo, print, drawing moravian pottery and tile works, opened in 1912 on the estate of henry chapman, doylestown, pennsylvania. The evangelist tiles, and all other tiles produced by the moravian tile works, are made from local bucks county red clay. Fonthill, his home, the moravian pottery and tile works, and the mercer museum. Artists from as far as canada, alaska, even russia were represented this year. Huston, to make tiles for the floor of the rotunda at the pennsylvania state capitol at harrisburg. Call or write us to order your tiles, we tend to have stock of them in blue, green, and black underglaze as well as our matt blue slip, but we can make them in any of our standard colors. Henry mercer was born in doylestown, pennsylvania on june 24, 1856. They are also available as a lovely plaque suitable for hanging. Chapman mercer and the moravian pottery and tile works\span. Moravian pottery and tile works books around the table. Moravian pottery and tile works doylestown all you need.
Indeed, my satisfaction with henry chapman mercer and the moravian pottery and tile works is complete. So much history and then you see them continuing this tile making today using. The moravian pottery and tile works, a national historic landmark, is maintained as a working history museum by pennsylvanias county of bucks, department of parks and recreation. The mercer museum, fonthill mercers house and the moravian pottery and tile works founded by mercer and still in operation. Moravian pottery and tile works part 2 of 2 youtube. Handmade tiles are still produced in a manner similar to that developed by the potterys founder and builder, henry chapman mercer 18561930. This beautiful glazed large 7 14 x 6 tile is hand crafted, the tile is made from local bucks county clay that we dig and mix ourselves. The moravian pottery and tile works was opened to the public in 1964, and it has been one of bucks county, pennsylvanias hottest tourist attractions ever since. Dec 12, 2016 easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus millions of monthly readers. The moravian pottery and tile works was established by noted anthropologist, antiquarian, artist, writer, and tile maker henry c. The main portion of the structure is 212 stories in height, and houses five kilns. The building is a tile factory, built around 1900 by henry.
Tiles and mosaics made here adorn the state capitol in harrisburg and other notable buildings worldwide. Mercer was a major proponent of the american arts and crafts movement and directed work at the pottery until his death in 1930. View all attractions near moravian pottery and tile works on tripadvisor. Its one of three castinplace concrete structures constructed by henry chapman mercer, an advocate of the.
This was probably the most worthwhile money ive spent at a museum or historic site ever. See more ideas about pottery, stoneware and art o mat. Today we visited the moravian tile works in doylestown. See more ideas about pottery, tiles and cool places to visit.
See more ideas about pottery, antiques and stoneware. Many people, myself included, have driven by the tile works in the past and wondered, what on earth is that. This book is an excellent historical reference on henry chapman mercer and the moravian pottery and tile works. Bucks county 360 video moravian pottery and tile works. A national historic landmark, moravian was built between 1911 and 1912 and is the only countyowned tile works in the country. A working history museum in bucks county, the moravian pottery and tile works is a local gem and a national historic landmark founded and built by henry chapman mercer in the early twentieth century, the facility still produces handmade tiles using techniques that mercer developed, and reproductions are crafted using his original molds and locally sourced clay. All county parks, nature centers, and moravian pottery and tile works are currently closed. The museum was individually listed on the national register of historic places in 1972, and was later included in a national. Pennsylvania history not only is this a fine reference book for the academic, but it will also interest anyone who likes ceramic tiles, since the author has done so much research and shows us mercers methods. Jan 29, 2016 henry chapman mercer 18561930 told stories with tiles.
His unique ceramic murals, pavings, and sculptural reliefs were of great importance to the reform of architectural decoration early in. Henry chapman mercer 18561930 told stories with tiles. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus millions of monthly readers. Apr 20, 2010 there is also a book out of printhenry chapman mercer and the moravian pottery and tile works paperback by cleota reed. At nearly 400 mosaics and 16,000 square feet this was the largest commission mercer ever received. The historic potterytile works has been in operation since 1898, and hosts a spectacular artists exhibit and show each spring. Due to its being made by hand every tile is different. The moravian pottery and tile works is a working museum in doylestown, pennsylvania. Moravian pottery and tile works visit philadelphia. Enhance self love healing music 528hz positive energy cleanse ancient frequency music duration. At this living history museum, watch ceramists craft exquisite tiles and mosaics sold at the museum shop. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. We are a working history museum and national historic landmark. Henry chapman mercer june 24, 1856 march 9, 1930 was an american archeologist, artifact collector, tile maker, and designer of three distinctive poured concrete structures.
Apr, 2020 the moravian pottery and tile works, a national historic landmark, is maintained as a working history museum by pennsylvanias county of bucks, department of parks and recreation. If you are ever in that area again, you should check out grey towers castle on arcadia universitys campus. Artisans create handmade tiles based on his original designs and formulas, though theyve tweaked the contents. Apr, 2018 elizabeth, pauline and herb tour the moravian pottery and tile works and museum in doylestown, pa. Our shop has something for everyone, including 100% cotton baseball caps, stylish lapel pins, generouslysized mercer museum and fonthill castle coffee mugs, handcrafted pennsylvania redware, and handmade bucks county tiles exclusively from the moravian pottery and tile works. This book is an excellent historical reference on henry chapman mercer and the moravian pottery.
Moravian pottery and tile works tile catalog, 1987. The museum was individually listed on the national register of historic places in 1972, and was later included in a national historic landmark district along with the mercer museum and fonthill. Moravian pottery tiles mercer tiles at antique tiles. We take you back in time when tile making was done mostly by hand. Sep 11, 2015 charles yeske talks about the history and process of the moravian pottery and tile works in doylestown. The museum was individually listed on the national register of historic places in 1972, 1 and was later included in a national historic landmark district along with the mercer museum and fonthill. View all hotels near moravian pottery and tile works on tripadvisor. Moravian pottery and tile works tile catalog, 1987 on.
If you are interested in tiles made during mercers life, the tile works doesnt sell them, but does feature several display areas on the tour where you can view them up close. The tile works complex is located just north of fonthill, off swamp road. Handmade tiles are still produced in a manner similar to that developed by the pottery s founder and builder, henry chapman mercer 18561930. Henry chapman mercer and the moravian pottery and tile works. Moravian pottery and tile works in bucks county frommers. Learn more about this and other bucks county attractions at. Moravian pottery and tile works doylestown 2020 all you. The moravian pottery and tile works continued mercers legacy after his death in 1930.
Pile in for a quick tour of the moravian tile works. Visiting the moravian pottery and tile works in doylestown. Search the history of over 418 billion web pages on the internet. Charles yeske talks about the history and process of the moravian pottery and tile works in doylestown.
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