HARRY G. AITKEN
Harry G. Aitken was born July 12, 1867 in Trenton, New Jersey of Charles R and Abby (Lake) Aitken. He married Carrie E. Lee November 1895.
Harry was a designer and head of the decorating department at Onondaga Pottery Co. (now Syracuse China). He spent 44 years there prior to his retirement in 1946. At that time he supervised the largest china decorating force in the U.S. He was well known for his congenial nature; giving free art lessons and known as "Pop" at the factory.
Harry's designs were well received. Many of his designs were patented and in use today. His works are still popular at Auction Houses.
He spent 5 years learning pottery art under Walter S. Lenox and was employed by Trenton China, Crescent Pottery and Trenton Pottery in New Jersey.
Harry took lessons from John F. Carlson in Woodstock, New York, H. Leight-Ross and Lester Stevens in Rockport, Ma. Harry had exhibits of oils and watercolors at the Syracuse Museum of Art. He was a member of the Printmakers Club and Associated Artists of Syracuse.
Harry died at home in Syracuse, New York on June 7, 1952. He and his wife are buried at Riverview Cemetery, Trenton, New Jersey.
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Harry G. Aitken was born July 12, 1867 in Trenton, New Jersey of Charles R and Abby (Lake) Aitken. He married Carrie E. Lee November 1895.
Harry was a designer and head of the decorating department at Onondaga Pottery Co. (now Syracuse China). He spent 44 years there prior to his retirement in 1946. At that time he supervised the largest china decorating force in the U.S. He was well known for his congenial nature; giving free art lessons and known as "Pop" at the factory.
Harry's designs were well received. Many of his designs were patented and in use today. His works are still popular at Auction Houses.
He spent 5 years learning pottery art under Walter S. Lenox and was employed by Trenton China, Crescent Pottery and Trenton Pottery in New Jersey.
Harry took lessons from John F. Carlson in Woodstock, New York, H. Leight-Ross and Lester Stevens in Rockport, Ma. Harry had exhibits of oils and watercolors at the Syracuse Museum of Art. He was a member of the Printmakers Club and Associated Artists of Syracuse.
Harry died at home in Syracuse, New York on June 7, 1952. He and his wife are buried at Riverview Cemetery, Trenton, New Jersey.
By N Aitken
HARRY G. AITKEN
Harry G. Aitken was born July 12, 1867 in Trenton, New Jersey of Charles R and Abby (Lake) Aitken. He married Carrie E. Lee November 1895.
Harry was a designer and head of the decorating department at Onondaga Pottery Co. (now Syracuse China). He spent 44 years there prior to his retirement in 1946. At that time he supervised the largest china decorating force in the U.S. He was well known for his congenial nature; giving free art lessons and known as "Pop" at the factory.
Harry's designs were well received. Many of his designs were patented and in use today. His works are still popular at Auction Houses.
He spent 5 years learning pottery art under Walter S. Lenox and was employed by Trenton China, Crescent Pottery and Trenton Pottery in New Jersey.
Harry took lessons from John F. Carlson in Woodstock, New York, H. Leight-Ross and Lester Stevens in Rockport, Ma. Harry had exhibits of oils and watercolors at the Syracuse Museum of Art. He was a member of the Printmakers Club and Associated Artists of Syracuse.
Harry died at home in Syracuse, New York on June 7, 1952. He and his wife are buried at Riverview Cemetery, Trenton, New Jersey.
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Harry G. Aitken was born July 12, 1867 in Trenton, New Jersey of Charles R and Abby (Lake) Aitken. He married Carrie E. Lee November 1895.
Harry was a designer and head of the decorating department at Onondaga Pottery Co. (now Syracuse China). He spent 44 years there prior to his retirement in 1946. At that time he supervised the largest china decorating force in the U.S. He was well known for his congenial nature; giving free art lessons and known as "Pop" at the factory.
Harry's designs were well received. Many of his designs were patented and in use today. His works are still popular at Auction Houses.
He spent 5 years learning pottery art under Walter S. Lenox and was employed by Trenton China, Crescent Pottery and Trenton Pottery in New Jersey.
Harry took lessons from John F. Carlson in Woodstock, New York, H. Leight-Ross and Lester Stevens in Rockport, Ma. Harry had exhibits of oils and watercolors at the Syracuse Museum of Art. He was a member of the Printmakers Club and Associated Artists of Syracuse.
Harry died at home in Syracuse, New York on June 7, 1952. He and his wife are buried at Riverview Cemetery, Trenton, New Jersey.
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