Ohio Finds: “Landing of the Pioneers” Painting
Above: Artist Sala Bosworth’s work depicts the arrival of The Ohio Company in 1788. Samuel P. Hildreth, author of the 1848 book “Pioneer...
Ohio Finds: "Bells" by Paul Riba
Above: This oil-on-Masonite painting is representative of the magic realism art movement. Ohio native Paul Riba was part of an art...
Ohio Finds: Moon-Shaped Face Stone Carving
Above: This unsigned piece is attributed to artist Noble Stuart, who is known for his carvings on the natural sandstone formations at...
Ohio Finds: Folk Art Backscratcher
Above: This item was carved from a single piece of wood and is believed to have been created in Ohio during the early 20th century. Folk...
Ohio Finds: Riley Bratton Jug
Above: Not a lot is known about this Ohio potter, but a bit of detective work found the origins of this jug he made that is decorated...
Ohio Finds: Octagonal Hardware Cabinet
Above: The American Bolt & Screw Case Co. of Dayton made these wooden organizational cabinets for stores across the nation. Metal screws...
Ohio Finds: Anna Pottery’s Famous Pig Liquor Flasks
Above: Few objects commemorate Cincinnati’s days as Porkopolis, but brothers Cornwall and Wallace Kirkpatrick poked fun at the city’s...
Ohio Finds: Jewelry Store Trade Sign
Above: This example of a unique form of advertising during the late 19th and early 20th centuries was once installed outside a Factory...
Ohio Finds: Zoar Garden Notebook
Above: This personal notebook chronicles the work of Simon Beuter, who cared for the German Separatists community’s expansive garden....
Ohio Finds! Peaseware Sewing Caddy
Above: This sewing caddy, treasured by collectors across the United States, was made by David Mills Pease in Ohio during the second half...
