Leonard, Anna B, Robineau, Adelaide Alsop, 1865?-1929 · Syracuse, N.Y. [etc.] : Keramic Studio Publishing Co · leaf 332
husetts many examples of tortoise-shellware have been discovered by American collectors, whichhave been commonly attributed to the English potter, but itis altogether probable that some of them, at least, were theimitations made at New Boston and other places in theUnited States. A more careful… … Tortoise-shell ware is characterized by thinness andlightness of body and a brilliant mottled glaze, closelyresembling in color, and often in marking, the shell of thetortoise. Usually the older examples of this ware are scallopedand have a raised beading around the edge, which gives it…
Pottery · Decoration and ornament
Internet Archive · Smithsonian Libraries · Public Domain Mark 1.0. Free to use for anything.
