History of the Staffordshire potteries: And the rise and progress of the manufacture of pottery and porcelain; with references to genuine specimens, and notices of eminent potters

The Scroll of History presented a Blank, that might be filled up by others also with myself. How far my Attempt is worthy of the subject, the Public will not be long in giving me correct Information. This Volume originated in the Reminiscences of many aged Persons, who had witnessed the time and manner in which the Art of Pottery had attained much of its im- portance. Facts and circumstances, which when they first occurred, merely excited momentary attention, have proved momentous in elucidating the Incidents which have been developed, while gratifying a rational and amusing curiosity concerning the Manufacture of the District, and the Persons whose genius and perseverance have raised it to its present celebrity.

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HISTORY OF THE STAFFORDSHIRE POTTERIES

PREFACE.

INTRODUCTION.

CONTENTS.

CHAPTER I.

CHAPTER II.

CHAP. III.

CHAP. IV.

CHAP. V.

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