Ack Family Pottery
The Ack Pottery operated in Mooresburg, Pennsylvania until 1909, having been started by Daniel Ack in 1854. The pottery was known for its stoneware crocks, jugs, etc. with elaborate cobalt blue decoration of flowers, birds, figures and other devices.
Daniel’s two sons, John F. and Edward learned their father’s trade and operated the business after their father’s remove. Edward eventually sought other work and John operated the pottery by himself until 1904.
The company used impressed factory marks on its wares, including “D. ACK, MOORESBURG, PA” (1860 to 1885), “J.F. ACK & BRO./MOORESBURG, PA.” (1887 to 1888), and “J.F. ACK/MOORESBURG, PA” (1888 to 1904).