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Pottery and Porcelain by Charles Wyllys Elliott is a comprehensive guide to the history, techniques, and styles of pottery and porcelain. The book covers the origins of pottery and porcelain, the development of different techniques and styles, and the various types of pottery and porcelain from different regions around the world. It also includes detailed information on the materials and tools used in pottery and porcelain making, as well as the firing and glazing processes. The book is illustrated with numerous photographs and diagrams, making it an excellent resource for both beginners and experienced potters and collectors. Whether you are interested in the history of pottery and porcelain, or want to learn more about the techniques and styles used in this art form, Pottery and Porcelain is an essential reference for anyone interested in this fascinating subject.1878. This work traces the history of pottery and porcelain from early times down to the Philadelphia Exhibition of 1876. What the author attempts to do in this book is to gather and present, in a way to be easily understood, the most important facts relating to pottery and porcelain. The study of this interesting subject has for more than a century been constant in Europe. A correct knowledge of it may now almost be called a liberal education. In the United States something has been done; and the public mind is now asking, �������What is it that makes pottery and porcelain so attractive to scholars, statesmen, women, and wits?������� In some degree, this work answers this question. Illustrated.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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