Henry Chapman Mercer (born June 24, 1856, Doylestown, Pennsylvania – died March 2, 1930, Doylestown) 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.
Read more about Henry Chapman Mercer: Early Life and Education, Career, Fonthill and The Mercer Museum, Selected Publications
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