Potters of Chester County

Because of the rich variety of clay soils found in Chester County, the area became well-known for the variety of its pottery, much of which is highly collectible today. Name Location Time Frame Adams, John H. Brandywine twp. 1796-1802 Ash, Louis I Phoenixville 1901-1903 Ashbaugh, John H. Phoenixville 1902-1903 Austin, Bertha E. Phoenixville 1902-1903 Austin, …

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Photographers of Chester County

Knowing when and in what location a particular photographer was working can lead to useful information about our ancestors. In most cases, pictures would be taken by a local photographer rather than traveling very far. Anderson, A. A.: West Chester 1860’sBailey, Ann Pennock: Marlborough Twp. 1850’sBarrett, H. G.: West Chester 1890’sBarry, John T.: Oxford 1870-1910’sBattin …

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