Thomas Tucker and Tucker family papers, 1823-1877.

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Thomas Tucker and Tucker family papers, 1823-1877.

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Consists of Thomas Tucker's pattern books, 1832-1838; price books kept from 1826 to 1846; the letterbooks of Benjamin Tucker, 1823-1831, relating to the manufacture of porcelain by his son, William Ellis, and real estate transactions; 20th century clippings about the Tuckers; and letters from descendants.

2 partial microfilm reels + scrapbook of photgraphs.

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Tucker, Thomas, 1812-1890.

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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 o...

Tucker, Benjamin, 1734-1806

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Tucker, William Ellis, 1800-1832.

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