Henry Chapman Mercer | |
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Born | June 24, 1856 Doylestown, Pennsylvania, United States |
Died | March 9, 1930 Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States | (aged 73)
Nationality | American |
Known for | Tile |
Notable work | Pennsylvania State Capitol (floors) Casino at Monte Carlo Kykuit Grauman's Chinese Theatre |
Movement | Arts and Crafts Movement influence |
Henry Chapman Mercer (June 24, 1856 – March 9, 1930)[1] was an American archeologist, artifact collector, tile-maker, and designer of three distinctive poured concrete structures: Fonthill, his home; the Moravian Pottery and Tile Works; and the Mercer Museum.