The encyclopedia of ceramics, compiled by W. P. Jervis, with much original matter now first published.. (1902)
Jervis, William Percival, 1850- · New York · leaf 203
w of his methods and styles. The improvements which he effected in the ceramic industry of the country were too substantial to be seriously compromised by the want of spontaneity in the artistic character of much of his choicer ornamental ware.” Wedgwood’s triumphs gave birth to numerous imitators,… … DISH, CREAM WARE OF LEEDS. were started at Leeds, where bla'ck basaltes and perforated cream color ware were made. In 1765 the works after- ward celebrated for their manufacture of Rockingham were started. Bristol had a cream color factory in 1786, and the Herculaneum Works at Liverpool took a new…
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