The pottery and porcelain of the United States; an historical review of American ceramic art from the earliest times to the present day (1901)
Barber, Edwin Atlee, 1851-1916 · New York, G. P. Putnam's sons · leaf 31
CHAPTER I. PROCESSES OF MANUFACTURE, PREPARATION OF POTTERY CLAYS. THE methods formerly used in this country in pre- paring the clay for the potters hand were of the most primitive character. The crude material was simply thrown into a tank or pit and manipulated with a spade or paddle, then taken…
Pottery · Porcelain
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