- Homer and Shakespeare Laughlin, two brothers from East Liverpool, Ohio, formed a partnership in 1871 to sell pottery ware, which was made in the factories located in their hometown.
- The Laughlin’s offered to sell the business to Mr. Wells and a financial partner, Louis I. Aaron of Pittsburgh.
- The sale was consummated on December 7, 1897.
- With Fiesta leading the way, The Homer Laughlin China Company continued to flourish until the onset of World War II.
- Homer Laughlin was preparing to enter the new millennium as the industry leader in both the foodservice and retail businesses
- He rebuilt the whole company with new technology and state-of-the-art equipment.
- American-made china and provide jobs for potters of the Ohio Valley.
Assignments:
Think about the different jobs that pottery/glass making requires. You can look
at my pictures to jog your memory.
Journal:
Having all American-made pottery is something to take pride in according to
most Americans. What are the perks of having American-made pottery? Compare
this to pottery that is made in China or outside of the USA. Please list any
websites that you might use to check out other pieces of pottery outside of the
USA.
Great question regarding the different jobs that pottery/glass making requires. I had never seen ceramic production at that level before. Definitely a diverse set of work methods/duties. I love the difference between the two in regards to production.
ReplyDeleteExcellent post. I found it interesting that Homer Laughlin requires a math test as a screening tool for their job applications.
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