| Located At | Stoke on Trent City Archives |
| Level | Collection |
| Alt Ref No | SD 1817 |
| Title | Artwork by George Henry Dewsberry (1857-1939) and some by his brother David Dewsberry (1851-1929) |
| Administrative History | George Henry Dewsberry (1857-1939) started a business decorating tiles (tile company Bates, Dewsberry and Co, Encaustic tile manufacturers at Mayer Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent), some of which are said to be in Osborne House, Queen Victoria's home on the Isle of White.
David Dewsberry (1851-1929) was famous for the orchids he painted for the Doulton factory where he worked from 1889-1919.
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| Arrangement | This collection is catalogued under the following reference number: SD 1817 |
| Date | c.1874-c.1920 |
| Description | This archive is comprised of 1 portfolio of paintings and 2 large folders of single painted images by George Henry Dewsberry (1857-1939) and some by his brother David Dewsberry (1851-1929), many are tile designs and some are for other pieces of pottery such as plates, c.1874-c.1920. Paintings of floral and fruit studies. Some paintings are dated, some signed by Geroge Henry Dewsberry and some signed by his brother David Dewsberry.
This collection is currently uncatalogued. Please contact Stoke-on-Trent CityArchives for further details: Stoke on Trent City Archives, Potteries Museum and Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3DW. |
| Extent | 1 portfolio, 2 large files |
| Copyright | Any questions concerning the publication of images of documents in the collection should be directed to the Archive Services Manager, Stoke on Trent CityArchives, Potteries Museum and Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3DW. |