What is Shenandoah Pottery?
The Shenandoah Valley Region between 1750 and 1933 supported more than 300 potters. These potters produced abundant utilitarian and folk art items that today are among the most desirable antique collectibles. The abundance of good clays for production and the advent of the rail system made the Shenandoah Valley a primary American location for potters. Although much export occurred after the War Between the States and the late 1800’s, eastern areas below the Mason-Dixon line were almost-exclusive targets. It can be properly said that the Shenandoah Valley pottery tradition is second to none in the United States for variety of production. The only American technique that has never been found as a product of the Shenandoah Valley Region is sgraffito ware. Please refer to our Home Page for information.
