Hannah Borger Overbeck Drawings

Hannah Borger Overbeck


 Hannah Borger Overbeck (1870-1931) was an American artist and illustrator during the Arts and Crafts Movement. Together with her four sisters, she founded Overbeck Pottery in Cambridge City, Indiana.

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 She was known for her watercolors and sketches, and was responsible for the pottery’s decorative designs. Her main subject was nature with beautiful flowers and botanical drawings. Hannah Borger Overbeck - Bell Flower Art Print. Explore our collection of Hannah Borger Overbeck fine art prints, giclees, posters.


Hannah Borger was the second of four sisters who established Overbeck Pottery in Cambridge City, Indiana in 1911 with the goal of producing high-quality, handmade ceramics as their primary source of income.

We have digitally enhanced some of her public domain illustrations. They are free to download and use under the CC0 license.

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