A. J. Hall Co. - exhibitions and historical information

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artdesigncafé - design | Design Meriden | 24 September 2020 | Updated 27 December 2021


The A. J. Hall Co. (successor to A. J. Hall & Co.) was a manufacturer of fancy and decorated glass, china, pottery ware and metal goods.


A. A. J. Hall Co. designs in collections


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B. A. J. Hall Co. in exhibitions


1890s

Various newspapers, magazines and other sources

(c. 1899-). Various newspapers, magazines and other sources - search engines.


1900s

1906 - Hanover Park, Meriden exhibition

11 - 16 June 1906. Manufacturers’ and Varied Art Exposition, Hanover Park, Meriden, CT.

  • For documentation, see historical information section below.



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C. A. J. Hall Co. - historical information (by year)


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1900s

1900 - advertisement

A. J. Hall & Co. (31 October 1900). Advertisement: "Call at A. J. Hall & Co.’s showrooms; and secure some of our dainty and pretty novelties in hand painted opal glass and china ware... " [with no illustrations]. Meriden Daily Journal, presumably p. 10, cols. 1-2. (Viewed 10 July 2021. R00404).

1904 - advertisement

A. J. Hall & Co. (2 February 1904). Advertisement: "... We manufacture for the trade; all grades of lamps, globes and shades, both for kerosene and gas.... Globes for lamps, all sizes. Cracker and tobacco jars. Novelties in glass and china of every description. All our work being hand-painted and artistic in designs... " [with no product illustrations, in presidential identification game contest format]. Meriden Morning Record, p. 6, col. 7. (Viewed 25 January 2021. R00442).

1905 - news mention

(18 December 1905). Gifts for Christmas; where to get them [with mention of A. J. Hall & Co.]. Meriden Daily Journal, p. 10, col. 5. (Viewed 27 December 2021. D01961).

"A, J, Hall & Co. are selling large quantities of their decorated ware this season. It appeals to people because of its beauty and high artistic qualities and makes especially desireable gifts." (Excerpt from above.)


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1905 - advertisement

A. J. Hall & Co. (5 December 1905). Advertisement: "Our hand painted china articles make beautiful gifts; Pieces to suit your wants; Larger display than ever; Headquarters for Centennial Goods... Mechanic Street" [with two abstract illustrations of product designs]. Meriden Morning Record, p. 8, cols. 1-2. (Viewed 25 September 2020. E01527).

1906 - book mention

Gillespie, Charles Bancroft & Curtis, George Munson. (1906). "A. J. Hall & Co." section including photo of building, (pp. 131-32). In A century of Meriden: A historic record and pictorial description of the town of Meriden, Connecticut and the men who made it, from earliest settlement to close of its first century of incorporation, (Part III). (Viewed 25 September 2020. A00791-92; E01529-30.)

"The industry was started in a small way in 1899 by Arthur J. Hall... factory at the corner of Mechanic and George streets... They manufacture gas and lamp shades, decorated novelties, including tobacco jars and cracker jars, vases, bric-a-brac, and many other goods..."


1906 - event brochure - Manufacturers and Varied Arts Exposition

(1906). Centennial Celebration and Home Week (10-16 June 1906) brochure with event listing [and mention of Manufacturers and Varied Arts Exposition] [Meriden, CT], 4 pp. [no mention of A. J. Hall Co.] (Viewed 25 September 2020. L01472).

1906 - spotlighted news mention - A. J. Hall Co. in Hanover Park exhibition

(12 June 1906). Interesting food show exhibits [with mention of A. J. Hall & Co.’s exhibit at Manufacturers’ and Varied Art Exposition, Hanover Park, Meriden, CT, 11 - 16 June 1906]. Meriden Morning Record, p. 1, col. 7 & p. 4, col. 4. (Viewed 25 September 2020. B01183-85).

"... One of the handsomest exhibits to be seen in the industrial section is that of A. J. Hall & Co., makers of fine decorative ware. This is one of the largest displays in the building and surrounded by admiring crowds all the afternoon and evening..." (Excerpt from above.)


1906 - spotlighted news mention - from A. J. Hall & Co. to A. J. Hall Co.

(October 1906). Points for buyers [with mention of A. J. Hall Company]. House Furnishing Review, p. 767. (Viewed 25 September 2020. G01112.)

"The A. J. Hall Company, of Meriden, Conn., has filed a certificate of incorporation. The concern has a capital stock of 15,000 and it will take over the business carried on by A. J. Hall & Co., manufacturers of fancy and decorated glass, china, pottery ware and metal goods. The incorporators are Arthur J. Hall, James D. Bergen, Luman H. Howe and Isaac S. Gilette, all of Meriden." (Excerpt from above.)



1906 - other articles

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1906 - news mention - A. J. Hall & Co. in Hanover Park exhibition

(14 June 1906). Fourth day of the Centennial; Big attendance at pure food exhibition [/ Manufacturers’ and Varied Art Exposition with mention of A. J. Hall & Co.] Meriden Weekly Republican, p. 1, cols. 2-3 & p. 8. (Viewed 21 October 2018. B01179-81).

1906 - news mention - A. J. Hall Co. in Manufacturers’ and Varied Art Exposition

(14 June 1906). Fourth day of the Centennial; Big attendance at pure food exhibition [with mention of A. J. Hall & Co. in Manufacturers’ and Varied Art Exposition, Hanover Park, Meriden]. Meriden Morning Record, p. cols. 2-3 & p. 7. col. 3. (appears to be an article reprint of the Meriden Weekly Republican article, or vice-versa.) (Viewed 23 October 2018. B01188-92).

1906 - news mention - A. J. Hall & Co. in Hanover Park exhibition

(14 June 1906). Varied arts exhibit draws good crowds [with mention of A. J. Hall Co. in Manufacturers’ and Varied Art Exposition]. Meriden Daily Journal, p. 5, cols. 3-4. (Viewed 25 September 2020. B01186-87).

"... row of shelves that are crowded with articles of beautiful decorate glassware. This is the exhibit of A. J. Hall & Co., of this city..." (Excerpt from above.)




1906 - advertisement

A. J. Hall Co. (6 December 1906). Advertisement: "Our show rooms are ready for the Christmas shoppers with a fine assortment of hand painted novelties etc. We have on hand many new and attractive pieces at right prices... Mechanic Street" [with two abstract illustrations of products]. Meriden Weekly Republican, presumably p. 8, cols. 6-7. (Viewed 25 September 2020. E01528).


1960s

1968 - article mention

[18 June 1968 (or 16 June), stamped on clipping]. Book on period glassware lists Gianotti as advisor [with mention: "Howard Gianotti, local antique dealer... American Art Nouveau glass... A. J. Hall Co. ... "] Presumably Morning Record (notation on clipping "MR") (Meriden, CT), page number unknown. (Viewed 25 September. AAA00622).

  • Offline - Meriden Public Library, "Meriden - Industries - Glass" file.
  • Offline - Meriden Public Library, newspapers on microfiche.

"... Walter Wilson, an Englishman who worked as a decorator for The Handel Co., later became chief decorator for the A. J. Hall Co. ... Another Handel employe, Arthur J. Hall, also chose to go it on his own and in 1899 he opened a decorating business of his own..." (Excerpt from above.)


2010s

2012 - book mention

Tobin, Diane. (2012). Meriden Glass Companies section, mention: "1897-1917; A. J. Hall & Co., glass decorators." In The Meriden Flint Glass Company: An abundance of glass, (unknown page number). Charleston, SC: The History Press. (Viewed 9 October 2020. F01434-35).



Click the following link to see designs and documentation for other historical companies from the Meriden area, and those that were connected to the International Silver Company; go to the historical Meriden design overview page and scroll down to section D: "ISC, predecessors & divisions" and E: "Other featured companies".