Knowles, Taylor & Knowles (East Liverpool, Ohio)

Knowles, Taylor & Knowles was founded by Isaac Knowles and Isaac Harvey in 1854 in East Liverpool, Ohio. The partners produced Rockingham and yellow queensware. In 1870, Knowles brought son Homer Knowles and son-in-law John Taylor into the firm and produced whiteware, yellowware and ironstone pieces. The pottery was helmed by various sons and family members until joining the American Chinaware Corporation in 1929. After only two years this combined company went into receivership and Knowles, Taylor & Knowles ceased operations for good.

From the description of Compote [realia]. 1890-1910. (Ohio Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 221322148

From the description of Set, Toilet [realia]. 1890 circa. (Ohio Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 221322128

From the description of Sauceboat [realia]. 1860-1892. (Ohio Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 224057525

From the description of Jug, Whiskey [realia]. 1880 circa. (Ohio Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 224057514

Isaac Knowles and Isaac Harvey founded Knowles, Taylor & Knowles in 1854 in East Liverpool, Ohio. The partners produced Rockingham and yellow queensware. In 1870, Knowles brought son Homer Knowles and son-in-law John Taylor into the firm and produced whiteware, yellowware and ironstone pieces. The pottery was helmed by various sons and family members until joining the American Chinaware Corporation in 1929. After only two years this combined company went into receivership and Knowles, Taylor & Knowles ceased operations for good.

From the description of Mug, Shaving [realia]. 1880 circa. (Ohio Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 432285497

From the description of Pitcher [realia]. 1880 circa. (Ohio Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 432288410

From the description of Holder, Toothbrush [realia]. 1880 circa. (Ohio Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 432288949

From the description of Basin [realia]. 1880 circa. (Ohio Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 432285498

William McKinley was born in Niles, Ohio, in 1843 and enlisted in the Union Army when the Civil War broke out. At 34, McKinley won a seat in Congress. In 1891 he was elected governor of Ohio, serving two terms. William McKinley became president of the United States in 1897 and was re-elected to a second term in 1900. In September 1901, while standing in a receiving line at the Buffalo Pan-American Exposition, McKinley was shot twice by an anarchist. He died eight days later.

From the description of Plate [realia]. 1890-1905. (Ohio Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 234237730

Knowles, Taylor & Knowles was founded by Isaac Knowles and Isaac Harvey in 1854 in East Liverpool, Ohio. The partners produced Rockingham and yellow queensware. In 1870, Knowles brought son Homer Knowles and son-in-law John Taylor into the firm and produced whiteware, yellowware and ironstone pieces. The pottery was helmed by various sons and family members until joining the American Chinaware Corporation in 1929. After only two years this combined company went into receivership and Knowles, Taylor & Knowles ceased operations for good.

Lotus Ware is a type of porcelain developed by Knowles, Taylor & Knowles in 1892. It was the first American-produced porcelain that could rival the well-established European companies. Lotus Ware won top awards at the World's Fair held in Chicago in 1893. The popular porcelain was advertised as "the whitest, purest, thinnest and handsomest art china for decorating manufactured."

From the description of Teapot [realia]. 1892 circa. (Ohio Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 221322153

Knowles, Taylor & Knowles was founded by Isaac Knowles and Isaac Harvey in 1854 in East Liverpool, Ohio. The partners produced Rockingham and yellow queensware. In 1870, Knowles brought son Homer Knowles and son-in-law John Taylor into the firm and produced whiteware, yellowware and ironstone pieces. The pottery was helmed by various sons and family members until joining the American Chinaware Corporation in 1929. After only two years this combined company went into receivership and Knowles, Taylor & Knowles ceased operations for good.

Lotus Ware is a type of porcelain developed by Knowles, Taylor & Knowles in 1892. It was the first American-produced porcelain that could rival the well-established European companies. Lotus Ware won top awards at the World's Fair held in Chicago in 1893. The popular porcelain was advertised as "the whitest, purest, thinnest and handsomest art china for decorating manufactured."

From the description of Pitcher, Cream [realia]. 1892 circa. (Ohio Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 224057483

Knowles, Taylor & Knowles was founded by Isaac Knowles and Isaac Harvey in 1854 in East Liverpool, Ohio. The partners produced Rockingham and yellow queensware. In 1870, Knowles brought son Homer Knowles and son-in-law John Taylor into the firm and produced whiteware, yellowware and ironstone pieces. The pottery was helmed by various sons and family members until joining the American Chinaware Corporation in 1929. After only two years this combined company went into receivership and Knowles, Taylor & Knowles ceased operations for good.

Lotus Ware is a type of porcelain developed by Knowles, Taylor & Knowles in 1892. It was the first American-produced porcelain that could rival the well-established European companies. Lotus Ware won top awards at the World's Fair held in Chicago in 1893. The popular porcelain was advertised as "the whitest, purest, thinnest and handsomest art china for decorating manufactured."

From the description of Dish, Candy [realia]. 1892 circa. (Ohio Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 224057492

Knowles, Taylor & Knowles was founded by Isaac Knowles and Isaac Harvey in 1854 in East Liverpool, Ohio. The partners produced Rockingham and yellow queensware. In 1870, Knowles brought son Homer Knowles and son-in-law John Taylor into the firm and produced whiteware, yellowware and ironstone pieces. The pottery was helmed by various sons and family members until joining the American Chinaware Corporation in 1929. After only two years this combined company went into receivership and Knowles, Taylor & Knowles ceased operations for good.

Lotus Ware is a type of porcelain developed by Knowles, Taylor & Knowles in 1892. It was the first American-produced porcelain that could rival the well-established European companies. Lotus Ware won top awards at the World's Fair held in Chicago in 1893. The popular porcelain was advertised as "the whitest, purest, thinnest and handsomest art china for decorating manufactured."

From the description of Jar [realia]. 1892 circa. (Ohio Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 224057499

Knowles, Taylor & Knowles was founded by Isaac Knowles and Isaac Harvey in 1854 in East Liverpool, Ohio. The partners produced Rockingham and yellow queensware. In 1870, Knowles brought son Homer Knowles and son-in-law John Taylor into the firm and produced whiteware, yellowware and ironstone pieces. The pottery was helmed by various sons and family members until joining the American Chinaware Corporation in 1929. After only two years this combined company went into receivership and Knowles, Taylor & Knowles ceased operations for good.

Lotus Ware is a type of porcelain developed by Knowles, Taylor & Knowles in 1892. It was the first American-produced porcelain that could rival the well-established European companies. Lotus Ware won top awards at the World's Fair held in Chicago in 1893. The popular porcelain was advertised as "the whitest, purest, thinnest and handsomest art china for decorating manufactured."

From the description of Pitcher [realia]. 1892-1900. (Ohio Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 224057533

Knowles, Taylor & Knowles was founded by Isaac Knowles and Isaac Harvey in 1854 in East Liverpool, Ohio. The partners produced Rockingham and yellow queensware. In 1870, Knowles brought son Homer Knowles and son-in-law John Taylor into the firm and produced whiteware, yellowware and ironstone pieces. The pottery was helmed by various sons and family members until joining the American Chinaware Corporation in 1929. After only two years this combined company went into receivership and Knowles, Taylor & Knowles ceased operations for good.

Lotus Ware is a type of porcelain developed by Knowles, Taylor & Knowles in 1892. It was the first American-produced porcelain that could rival the well-established European companies. Lotus Ware won top awards at the World's Fair held in Chicago in 1893. The popular porcelain was advertised as "the whitest, purest, thinnest and handsomest art china for decorating manufactured."

From the description of Vase [realia]. 1892 circa. (Ohio Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 224057519

Knowles, Taylor & Knowles was founded by Isaac Knowles and Isaac Harvey in 1854 in East Liverpool, Ohio. The partners produced Rockingham and yellow queensware. In 1870, Knowles brought son Homer Knowles and son-in-law John Taylor into the firm and produced whiteware, yellowware and ironstone pieces. The pottery was helmed by various sons and family members until joining the American Chinaware Corporation in 1929. After only two years this combined company went into receivership and Knowles, Taylor & Knowles ceased operations for good.

Lotus Ware is a type of porcelain developed by Knowles, Taylor & Knowles in 1892. It was the first American-produced porcelain that could rival the well-established European companies. Lotus Ware won top awards at the World's Fair held in Chicago in 1893. The popular porcelain was advertised as "the whitest, purest, thinnest and handsomest art china for decorating manufactured."

From the description of Vase [realia]. 1892-1898. (Ohio Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 234237727

Knowles, Taylor & Knowles was founded by Isaac Knowles and Isaac Harvey in 1854 in East Liverpool, Ohio. The partners produced Rockingham and yellow queensware. In 1870, Knowles brought son Homer Knowles and son-in-law John Taylor into the firm and produced whiteware, yellowware and ironstone pieces. The pottery was helmed by various sons and family members until joining the American Chinaware Corporation in 1929. After only two years this combined company went into receivership and Knowles, Taylor & Knowles ceased operations for good.

Lotus Ware is a type of porcelain developed by Knowles, Taylor & Knowles in 1892. It was the first American-produced porcelain that could rival the well-established European companies. Lotus Ware won top awards at the World's Fair held in Chicago in 1893. The popular porcelain was advertised as "the whitest, purest, thinnest and handsomest art china for decorating manufactured."

From the description of Bowl, Sugar [realia]. 1892-1898. (Ohio Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 234237725