Shenango Pottery

The founders of Shenango Pottery Co. are unknown but James M. Smith, an inventive business man, was the director of the company.  Originally intended to produce china, the depression dictated the production of ironstone as hotel and restaurant ware were selling well.  At one time, Shenango was the American home of Haviland China (normally made in France).  The American company now produces chinaware.