Upcoming Presentation About the C.A. Lawrence Pottery at the Beverly, Mass. Historical Society

A few weeks ago, I posted a story saying I would be speaking about the history of the Charles A. Lawrence Pottery in Beverly, Massachusetts this spring at the Beverly Historical Society. The date has now been set for this event, which is scheduled for Saturday May 4th at 1:00 pm.

I will present all of my research, including dozens of surviving pieces in existence from the various types of pottery produced at this business, as well as the history of the potters, the decorators, advertising, newspaper articles, Lawrence's role in the Civil War, Grecian wares, Japanese pottery, commemorative pottery (such as Gettysbury bean pots), the utilitarian wares, Lawrence's son the potter, and plenty more.

Beverly Pottery Pitchers

Set of 19th Century Lead Glazed Red Earthenware Pitchers

Attributed to the C.A. Lawrence Pottery in Beverly, Mass.

Circa 1870

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Photo Courtesy: Private New England Collections

The historical society will also have all of their pieces of Bevery pottery on display, some of which have just been rediscovered in storage. Their objects will not disappoint. But I believe the museum is also going to encourage anyone who believes they may own a piece of Beverly pottery to bring it to the event.

For instance, the historical society owns this monumental bean pot, which Charles A. Lawrence made for John I. Baker, who was elected mayor when Beverly was incorporated as a city in 1895. The pot is stamped, "PRESENTED TO THE / FIRST MAYOR OF BEVERLY / FROM THE BEVERLY POTTERY / JAN 1895."

Monumental Bean Pot Made in Beverly, Mass.

Monumental 19th Century Bean Pot

Made at the C.A. Lawrence Pottery in Beverly, Mass.

Impressed "PRESENTED TO THE / FIRST MAYOR OF BEVERLY / FROM THE BEVERLY POTTERY / JAN 1895."

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Photo Courtesy: Beverly, Mass. Historical Society

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