Overbeck Art Pottery

Overbeck Pottery is one of the most distinctive and artist-driven American art pottery studios of the early 20th century. Founded around 1910 in Cambridge City, Indiana, the pottery was created by the Overbeck sisters, whose collaborative approach and artistic backgrounds set their work apart from most commercial potteries of the era.

The Overbeck sisters—Margaret, Hannah, Elizabeth, and Mary Frances—were American potters and artists of the Arts and Crafts Movement who founded Overbeck Pottery in 1911 in Cambridge City, Indiana. They aimed to create original, high-quality ceramics and are renowned for their whimsical figurines, matte glazes, and stylized Art Nouveau and Art Deco designs. The sisters managed their business until its closure in 1955 with the last sister’s passing, achieving economic independence through their art. Their work has been exhibited at notable events like the Panama–Pacific International Exposition and is included in various museum collections. Their home/studio is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is currently a private residence.

Today, Overbeck Pottery is highly regarded for its handcrafted quality, individuality, and strong connection to the Arts & Crafts movement.