Today's Presentation About the C.A. Lawrence Pottery at the Beverly, Mass. Historical Society

Earlier today, I presented my research from Charles Albert (Solares) Lawrence's (1829-1906) pottery in Beverly, Massachusestts, circa 1866-1906 at a special event held inside the 1781 John Cabot House at the Beverly Historical Society. I have been anticipating this nearly two-hour event for a few months now, which was also recorded so it will be watchable online sometime in the near future. I will provide that information when it becomes available.

But I was also surprised to learn that the great great granddaughter of Charles Lawrence decided to attend, learning new information about the life of Lawrence in the process. For example, it is known that Lawrence was a Portuguese immigrant, but there are really no records that show when he arrived in this country. However, I learned today that Lawrence was actually a stowaway on a ship captained by Israel Putnam from Danvers, Massachusetts, explaining why he arrived in the Beverly area.

It also appears that today's event will continue into the fall with an exhibit of Beverly wares that will be displayed throughout the Beverly Historical Society's homes. Although, that's still in the beginning stages of planning, and I will provide more details once the exhibit is finalized.

Nonetheless, here are a few of the pieces of Beverly pottery that I discussed today, some owned by the museum, and the rest from my private collection. Although, some pieces of Beverly pottery were also brought by those in attendance. All around though today was a great experience!

By the way, check out the original nineteenth century Beverly pottery sign owned by the historical society - it's awesome to see! This was originally published in Lura Woodside Watkins' (1897-1982) book, Early New England Potters and Their Wares, but has not really been displayed in decades.

Objects from the C.A. Lawrence Pottery in Beverly, Mass.

 C.A. Lawrence Pottery Wares and Sign from Beverly, Mass.

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C.A. Lawrence Pottery Wares, Sherds and Ephemera from Beverly, Mass.

All from My Personal Collection

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Original 19th Century Sign from the Beverly, Mass. Pottery

Illustrated in Figure 5 in Early New England Potters and Their Wares

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Back of the Sign

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