Made in Montgomery County

From food to furniture to fine art, Montgomery County is home to many artisans.

From food to furniture to fine art, Montgomery County has always been a welcome home for artisans. This on-line exhibit based upon our 2018 exhibit offers a sample of some of the many items produced in Montgomery County, and tells the story of the people who created these items, from its establishment in 1784 to the present day. As you explore the gallery, we invite you to ponder the impact production has had on our county’s history.

Food

Although the county has changed from rural to suburban, farmers continue to provide crops that are used by the local food industry.

Furniture

Montgomery County furniture makers combined popular and regional styles to create unique furniture.

People

In addition to producing material goods, Montgomery County is home to many notable individuals.

Pottery

German immigrants brought the redware craft to Montgomery County in the eighteenth century. Their unique designs made their redware iconic.

Tall Case Clocks

Popular in the eighteenth century, tall clocks were displayed prominently in wealthy households. By the mid-nineteenth century, smaller shelf clocks had replaced the tall clock craft.

Rittenhouse

A self-taught individual, David Rittenhouse was one of Pennsylvania’s most renowned scientists and clockmakers.

Brewers

A self-taught individual, David Rittenhouse was one of Pennsylvania’s most renowned scientists and clockmakers.

Metal Manufacturers

From the eighteenth to late twentieth century, iron and steel production expanded from furnaces to large corporations.

Betzwood

Hollywood is synonymous with the film industry. However, before Hollywood attracted all the talent, Montgomery County was already home to one the film industry’s giants, Siegmund Lubin.