Hull pottery

Hull pottery

Hull Pottery began production in 1905 in Crooksville, Ohio,under the leadership of Addis Emmet (A.E.) Hull. The A.E. Hull Pottery Company's early lines consisted of common utilitarian stoneware, semi-porcelain dinnerware and decorative tile. The company quickly established a firm market and enjoyed an excellent reputation for producing quality ceramics. [1]

The company's success continued and, over the next several years, the business expanded. In the 1920's, the A.E. Hull Pottery Company maintained its general offices and factories in Crooksville and had an office and a showroom located in New York, offices in Chicago and Detroit, a large warehouse in New Jersey. [1] It was also during the 1920's that Hull began expanding the variety of his company's product line to art pottery. The company also began using a broader variety of colors and glazing techniques with its products.

A.E. Hull passed away in 1930. Addis E. Hull, Jr. succeeded his father in the management of the business. Hull, Jr. left the company in 1937 to become the General Manager of The Shawnee Pottery Company. Gerald F. Watts became the new manager of Hull Pottery. [2] Also in 1937, the company contracted with Shulton of New York to manufacture pottery cosmetic containers (most known for the Old Spice shaving product line). [2] By the late 1930's through 1950's, Hull was making some its best work. By far the most popular line to come from the factory was Red Riding Hood. The figural cookie jar was produced in 1943. [3] Hull developed art pottery lines primarily along floral themes: Orchid, Magnolia, Calla Lily, Rose and Tulip to name a few. The trendy pastel matte lines of Hull Pottery were in high demand. Hull's product line had expanded to include piggy banks, liquor bottles, and lamps. [1] The company's Floristware line was one of Hull Pottery's most successful lines. From the 1940s through the 1960s, a plant or flower bouquet delivered from a florist was often contained in a Hull pot or figural planter. [3]

On June 19, 1950, the plant was destroyed in a flood and resulting fire. Primarily because of Hull's excellent reputation with its customers and buyers, the company was able to quickly rebuild and re-opened on January 1, 1952 as "The Hull Pottery Company". J.B. Hull became General Manager. [2] Through the 1950's and 1960's the company continued to expand and diversify its product lines to coincide with the times. New artistic lines such as Ebb Tide, Tropicana, Continental, Parchment and Pine, and Tokay were introduced. [1] In the late 1960's through the mid-1980's, the company changed its production from artistic lines to predominately House 'n' Garden serving ware and Imperial florist ware. [2] J.B. Hull died in 1978. [1] Henry Sulens and, later, Larry Taylor succeed Hull as President of the company. In the mid-1980's the company was plagued with multiple union strikes and foreign competitors. In March, 1986 the company ceased operations and closed the plant. [2]

Numerous collectors clubs exist which specialize in collecting Hull Pottery. One such organization, "The Hull Pottery Association" is headquartered in Crooksville, Ohio. This association's goal is to "preserve, educate, and promote Hull Pottery, its collectors, and its heritage." [4] Numerous collectors’ books exist as well. Examples of Hull Pottery can be found for sale on numerous web sites.

Prices for Hull Pottery pieces of all ages have continued to increase substantially. The supply of pieces in mint condition has fallen while demand from collectors has grown.Fact|date=February 2007

References

[1] Roberts, Brenda. The Collector's Encyclopedia of Hull Pottery. 1980

[2] Hull, Joan Gray. Hull - The Heavenly Pottery. Fifth Edition. 1997

[3] http:www.myantiquemall.com/AQstories/hull/Hull.html

[4] http://www.hullpotteryassociation.org


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