The material culture of tableware : Staffordshire pottery and American values /
The Material Culture of Tableware' is a fascinating and authoritative study of patterned tableware in the United States. The book undertakes a visual analysis of Johnson Brothers patterns of tableware pottery, with reference to comparable designs by other British companies, such as Spode and Ad...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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London ; New York :
Bloomsbury Visual Arts,
[2018]
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| Summary: | The Material Culture of Tableware' is a fascinating and authoritative study of patterned tableware in the United States. The book undertakes a visual analysis of Johnson Brothers patterns of tableware pottery, with reference to comparable designs by other British companies, such as Spode and Adams. It examines how this practical genre reflected the aesthetic values, sense of identity and aspirations of the American consumers who purchased its products. The study also sheds light on British opinions and understandings of American culture. |
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| Physical Description: | viii, 190 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of color plates : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| ISBN: | 9781350041271 1350041270 |