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100 1 _aHayden, Arthur,
_d1868-1946
245 1 0 _aChats on English China
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2018-05-09
505 0 _aOld Derby -- Chelsea china -- The Bow china factory -- Old Worcester -- Plymouth and Bristol china -- The Lowestoft factory -- Coalport -- Spode and his successors -- Nantgarw and Swansea -- Minton -- Old English earthenware -- Lustre ware -- Liverpool ware -- Wedgwood.
508 _aProduced by Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Chats on English China" by Arthur Hayden is a detailed guidebook focused on the art and history of English porcelain, likely written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the intricacies of collecting and appraising fine china from various English manufacturers, emphasizing the cultural and artistic significance of these ceramic pieces. The book is particularly valuable for collectors, as it provides insights into manufacturers such as Derby, Chelsea, and Bow. The opening of the book sets the tone for an engaging exploration into English china, inviting readers to embark on a journey into the world of porcelain. Hayden establishes the historical context of the Derby china factory, introducing key figures like William Duesbury and providing anecdotes about the beginnings of china production in Derby. He emphasizes the allure of old china, capturing the reader's imagination with references to artistic appreciation and the societal value of these collectibles. Throughout, the text illustrates the joys of collecting, while also hinting at the historical narratives intertwined with each piece. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPottery -- Collectors and collecting
653 _aPorcelain, English
653 _aPottery, English -- History
653 _aPorcelain -- Collectors and collecting
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57124
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