The Tucker family operated a porcelain manufactory in Philadelphia, Pa.
Benjamin Tucker was the proprietor of a china store that imported plain china. His son, William Ellis, worked in the shop and began experimenting with kilns and painting the ware. In 1823, Benjamin closed the china store and William opened a dry-goods store. By 1825, William was able to finance his own porcelain manufacturing company with partner, John N. Bird. He subsequently went through a series of business partners before taking on his brother, Thomas, in 1828. In 1832, they were joined by Judge Hamphill and by 1835 the firm went by the name, American Porcelain Co. The business closed in 1838.
From the description of Thomas Tucker and Tucker family papers, 1823-1877. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 84666247
