Osborne Theomun Olsen

Osborne Theomun Olsen

Olsen circa 1930-1940
Born June 9, 1883(1883-06-09)
Chicago, Illinois
Died January 9, 1971(1971-01-09) (aged 87)
Chicago, Illinois
Occupation Porcelain
Spouse Augusta Schmidt (m. 1905–1971) «start: (1905)–end+1: (1972)»"Marriage: Augusta Schmidt to Osborne Theomun Olsen" Location: (linkback:http://localhost../../../../articles/o/s/b/Osborne_Theomun_Olsen_a370.html)
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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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]

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.

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]

Gallery

Timeline

Porcelain blanks used by Osborne Art Studios

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "Osborne Olsen". Chicago Tribune. January 11, 1971. 
  2. ^ Harran, Jim (2000). Collectible Cups & Saucers. ISBN 1574321552. 
  3. ^ "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. 
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ 1900 US Census for Chicago, Illinois
  7. ^ Art Institute of Chicago Annual Report. Art Institute of Chicago. 1911. http://books.google.com/books?id=IWUEAAAAYAAJ&dq. 
  8. ^ 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.