Linthorpe Art Pottery

Place: Linthorpe

Born: 1878

Death: 1890

Biography:

Linthorpe Art Pottery was a British pottery that operated between 1878 and 1890 in Linthorpe, Middlesbrough. It produced art pottery, and is especially known for the early collaboration of the designer Christopher Dresser; many of the early wares have his impressed signature. The pottery was established by John Harrison, a local solicitor, who wanted to provide employment for the local population. He employed Christopher Dresser as the artistic director, who was responsible for the design of the pottery. The pottery was known for its high-quality ceramics, and many of its pieces are now highly sought after by collectors. The pottery closed in 1890, but its legacy continues to be celebrated in the world of ceramics.