Staffordshire Pots and Potters (1906)

Staffordshire Pots And Potters is a book written by George Woolliscroft Rhead in 1906. The book is a comprehensive guide to the history of pottery making in Staffordshire, England. It covers the development of the pottery industry in the region from the 17th century to the early 20th century, with a focus on the potters who worked there.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the Staffordshire pottery industry. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of pottery making in the region, while the second chapter focuses on the different types of pottery produced in Staffordshire, including earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain.Subsequent chapters examine the work of individual potters and pottery firms, including Wedgwood, Spode, and Minton. The book also includes information on the techniques used by Staffordshire potters, such as transfer printing and hand painting.Throughout the book, Rhead provides detailed descriptions of the pottery produced in Staffordshire, including its design, decoration, and historical significance. He also includes numerous illustrations of Staffordshire pottery, making the book a valuable resource for collectors and historians alike.Overall, Staffordshire Pots And Potters is an important work on the history of the pottery industry in England, and a must-read for anyone interested in the subject.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.