MORAVIAN POTTERY AND TILE WORKS

DOYLESTOWN, PA

Moravian Pottery and Tile Works is a National Historic Landmark located in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. It was established in 1898 by Henry Mercer, a renowned archaeologist, collector, and designer who sought to revive the traditional craft of handmade tiles that were once used in colonial-era homes and public buildings. The pottery and tile works occupy a large complex of buildings that were designed by Mercer himself in the Arts and Crafts style, using local materials such as fieldstone and red tiles.

The pottery produces a wide range of decorative and functional tiles, from geometric and floral patterns to figural and historical motifs, which are popular among architects, designers, and collectors. The tiles are made by hand using traditional techniques, such as slip casting, glazing, and firing in kilns, which give them a unique texture, color, and durability. The pottery also offers tours, workshops, and educational programs that showcase the history and art of tile making.

The tile works has been featured in numerous publications, exhibitions, and awards, including the Smithsonian Magazine, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and the National Endowment for the Arts. It is a testament to the vision, skill, and legacy of Henry Mercer, who believed that the beauty and usefulness of handmade tiles could enrich the lives of people and communities for generations to come.

MORAVIAN POTTERY AND TILE WORKS is a Uncategorized or General Museum in DOYLESTOWN PA. US MID #8404200120

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

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MORAVIAN POTTERY AND TILE WORKS
130 SWAMP ROAD
DOYLESTOWN
PA
18901

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