The Andover Historical Society presents an exhibit of fine
Andover China at the AHS Museum, 11 East Greenwood Street, Andover. The museum hours are Wednesday and Saturday,
10 am to 3 pm. (Closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day). The exhibit will be open through the end of
January.
The Andover China Company manufactured fine dinnerware,
lamps, decorative items and utility pieces here in Andover from 1946-1958. The factory employed a large number of area
women, and the china was marketed locally thorough the Andover Hardware Store
and other outlets, and nationally through companies such as Abercrombie and
Fitch.
Our exhibit features items on loan from area collectors
including David Witter, Dennis and Suzette Ordiway, Roger and Judy Easton,
Andover Historian Kim Haswell, Andover House Antiques owners John Dolan and
Mary Beth Southeran, and Mark Holt. Historical research for the exhibit was
conducted by William A. Greene. Items on
display include tableware, table and TV lamps, vases, commemorative plates,
utility pieces such as razor blade holders, and a complete Andover China
nativity set. Stop by the Andover Historical Society museum during the
holiday season, and be sure to visit the Victorian Parlor in the adjoining
Allegany County Historical Society Museum!
