Osborne Theomun Olsen
| Osborne Theomun Olsen | |
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 Olsen circa 1930-1940 |
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| Born | June 9, 1883 Chicago, Illinois |
| Died | January 9, 1971 (aged 87) Chicago, Illinois |
| Occupation | Porcelain |
| Spouse | Augusta Schmidt (m. 1905–1971) |
| Children | Perry Olsen (1907-1974) Evelyn Olsen (1909-2002) |
| Parents | Anna Maria Jensen (1854-c1895) Peter Olsen (1844-1892) |
Osborne Theomun Olsen (June 9, 1883 – January 9, 1971) was the owner of Osborne Art Studios in Chicago, Illinois, which existed from 1910 to 1973. [1] [2] [3]
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[edit] Biography
Osborne [4] was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 9, 1883 to Anna Maria Jensen (1854-c1895) and Peter Olsen (1844-1892) of Farsund, Norway. [5] Osborne had the following siblings: Jennie Olsen (1881-?) who married a Henning and may have been buried in Mount Olive Cemetery; Perry Olsen (1885-1971) who died in Oakland, California; and Harriet Olsen (1889-?).[1]
Both of Osborne's parents were dead by 1900 and the four children went to live with their widowed aunt: Johanna Katrine Jensen (1857-1946), who was born in Farsund, Norway and had been married to Steffen Barca. Katherine had two children: Henry Barca (1886-1961) and Leo Barca (1887-1924). In 1900 Osborne was already working as a decorator. [6] By 1911 he was a member of the Art Institute of Chicago. [7]
Osborne married Augusta Schmidt (1883-1974) on June 3, 1905, in Chicago and had the following children: Perry Olsen (1907-1974) who married Lavina Minnie Price (1909-1989); and Evelyn Olsen (1909-2002) who married Wilbur Lamond (1912-1983). In 1910 he was using the name "Asbjorn T. Olsen" [8]
[edit] Osborne Art Studio
Osborne owned Osborne Art Studio in Chicago (sometimes written as "Osbourne Art Studio") which decorated porcelain and other ceramics. He bought undecorated porcelain from Hutschenreuther and other manufacturers which he then decorated.
[edit] Death
He died on January 10, 1971, and his funeral notice appeared in the Chicago Tribune on January 11, 1971. Osborne was buried on January 12 at Acacia Park Cemetery, Chicago. His widow, Augusta, and his son, Perry continued the china business until 1973.[1]
[edit] Gallery
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Osborne Art Studio Hutschenreuther Selb saucer
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Osborne Art Studio backstamp on Hutschenreuther Selb saucer
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Osborne Art Studio Hutschenreuther Selb cup and saucer
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Osborne Art Studio backstamp on Hutschenreuther Selb cup and saucer
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Osborne Art Studio decorated Hutschenreuther Selb 6-1/4 plate
[edit] Timeline
- 1883 Birth of Osborne Olsen in Chicago [1]
- 1895 (circa) Death of both parents
- 1900 (circa) Begin work as a china decorator for another studio
- 1900 Living with Katherine Jensen (1857-1946) his widowed aunt
- 1900 US census with Osborne working as "decorator"
- 1905 Marriage to Augusta Schmidt (1883-1974)
- 1907 Birth of Perry Olsen (1907-1974)
- 1909 Birth of Evelyn Olsen (1909-2002)
- 1910 Start of Osborne Art Studio [1]
- 1910 US census with Osborne working as "china decorator" in "shop"
- 1914 Workshop opened at 2520 North Milwaukee Avenue
- 1918 World War I draft registration of September 12th
- 1918 Working at 6935 Overbill Avenue
- 1920 US Census
- 1930 US census with Osborne living in Chicago
- 1971 Death of Osborne Olsen in Chicago [1]
- 1973 Osborne Art Studio closed
[edit] Porcelain blanks used by Osborne Art Studios
- Hutschenreuther of Selb, Germany
- Reinhold Schlegelmilch of Tillowitz, Germany
[edit] See also
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[edit] References
- ^ a b c d e f "Osborne Olsen". Chicago Tribune. January 11, 1971.
- ^ Harran, Jim (2000). Collectible Cups & Saucers. ISBN 1574321552.
- ^ "A Plate With a Past". HGTV. http://www.homeandgardentv.com/hgtv/ah_antique_porcelain_china/article/0,1801,HGTV_3091_1378591,00.html. Retrieved 2007-08-26.
- ^ Osborne T. Olsen's name was erroneously thought to be "Osborne Titaman Olsen" by his descendants. It was found written in the World War I draft registration as "Osborne Theomun Olsen". This was discovered in 2006.
- ^ His birth certificate incorrectly lists him as "Oscar Olson", and lists his parents as "Annie Jenshon Olson", age 29, and "Peter Olson", age 39, of Farsund, Norway.
- ^ 1900 US Census for Chicago, Illinois
- ^ Art Institute of Chicago Annual Report. Art Institute of Chicago. 1911. http://books.google.com/books?id=IWUEAAAAYAAJ&dq.
- ^ He registered for the draft on September 18, 1918 under the name "Osborne Theomun Olsen". He listed his job as "china painting" at 2520 North Milwaukee Avenue. He had blue eyes and brown hair, and did not serve in World War I.
