Harry Poulos will present a talk on the history of Pickard China. Harry is an officer of the Pickard Collectors Club, and a descendant of two of the artists who worked there.
The artists called themselves “chine decorators,” and were responsible for every aspect of the finished piece, including painting, and the delicate process of etching.
The Pickard China story dates back to 1893 in Edgerton, WI. At the turn of the 20th century, Pickard was moved to Chicago. Artists from the Art Institute of Chicago and all over Europe came to Chicago to decorate one of a kind ceramic pieces. Pickard is the only company manufacturing ‘made in America’ fine china. Pickard was selected by both First Lady Laura Bush and Michelle Obama to produce official White House China Services.
The event is free and open to the public. Call 815-595-5810 or email us at info@cmaaa.org for more information.
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