Botanical Patterns on English Transferware March 21, 2010

Garden scenes, nature, and plants were common subjects on the print pottery of the 18th and 19th century. This talk will focus on the botanical patterns produced in the 19th century by Wedgwood, Spode, Minton, and other English transferware pottery makers. It will be illustrated by photos of transferware pottery decorated with botanical and floral prints, as well as the source prints from which they were copied. It will include a brief history of English transferware pottery manufacturing. As it is best to handle the pottery, some examples will be on display. The talk will also illustrate how a non-academic can use the Internet to do research on subjects of interest. Judie will also bring some books filled with examples you can browse through and several pieces available for purchase.