Sign-In
Cart
Early American Pottery and China
Paperback
CeramicsGeneral Antiques & CollectiblesGlass & Ceramics
ISBN13: 9781025491455
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 542
Weight: 1.65
Height: 1.09 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Early American Pottery and China offers a comprehensive exploration of the ceramic arts during the foundational years of the United States. This work serves as an indispensable guide for collectors, historians, and art enthusiasts interested in the evolution of American craftsmanship. The text meticulously chronicles the transition from utilitarian earthenware produced by early settlers to the sophisticated porcelain and china that graced the tables of the young republic.
Author John Spargo provides detailed insights into the regional variations of pottery, the rise of significant manufacturing centers, and the specific marks and styles that define various periods. By examining the social and economic factors that influenced production, the work illuminates how the pottery industry reflected the growing identity and independence of the American people. This volume remains a significant contribution to the study of decorative arts, offering both a technical overview of manufacturing processes and a historical narrative of the artisans who shaped the industry. Readers will find valuable information on identifying authentic pieces and understanding the artistic heritage of early American ceramics through the lens of one of the field's most respected historians.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
1 different editions
Also available
Also from
Spargo, John
The Socialists: Who They Are and What They Stand for: The Case for Socialism Plainly Stated
Spargo, John
Paperback
The Common Sense of Socialism; A Series of Letters Addressed to Jonathan Edwards, of Pittsburg
Spargo, John
Paperback
The Greatest Failure in All History; A Critical Examination of the Actual Workings of Bolshevism in Russia
Spargo, John
Paperback
Applied Socialism: A Study of the Application of Socialistic Principles to the State
Spargo, John
Paperback
Applied Socialism: A Study of the Application of Socialistic Principles to the State
Spargo, John
Hardcover
The Socialists: Who They Are and What They Stand for: The Case for Socialism Plainly Stated
Spargo, John
Hardcover
Also in
Glass & Ceramics
Mah Jongg: The Art of the Game: A Collector's Guide to Mah Jongg Tiles and Sets
Swain, Gregg
Israel, Ann
Hardcover
Beyond Blue and White: The Hidden History of Delftware and the Women Behind the Iconic Ceramic
Wheeler Brown, Genevieve
Hardcover
A Beginner's Guide to Kintsugi: The Japanese Art of Repairing Pottery and Glass
Hori, Michihiro
Hardcover
Native American Pottery of the Southwest: 25 Pieces from the Isaacs-Swartz Collection
Isaacs, Stephen
Paperback
The Camp Dutch Oven Cookbook: Easy 5-Ingredient Recipes to Eat Well in the Great Outdoors
Donovan, Robin
Paperback
Japanese Kokeshi Dolls: The Woodcraft and Culture of Japan's Iconic Wooden Dolls
Okazaki, Manami
Hardcover
Pyrex Guide Identification & Value: 2023-2024 Guide To Rare Vintage Pyrex
Stones, Harris Dr
Paperback
Japanese Kitchen Knives: The Complete Guide to Selecting, Maintaining and Sharpening Handcrafted Japanese Knives
Japan Knife Sharpening Culture Association
Hardcover
Sea Glass Crafts: Find, Collect, & Craft More Than 20 Projects Using the Ocean's Treasures
Ruger-Wightman, Rebecca
Hardcover
Maiolica and Faience: Acquisitions of European Tin-Glaze and Related Pottery for the Ashmolean Museum, 2017-25
Winterbottom, Matthew
Leoni, Francesca
Wilson, Timothy
Hardcover
The Midcentury Kitchen: America's Favorite Room, from Workspace to Dreamscape, 1940s-1970s
Archer, Sarah
Hardcover
Illustrated Brief History of Chinese Porcelain: History - Culture - Aesthetics
Yang, Guimei
Paperback
Ceramic Glazing for Beginners: What Every Ceramic Artist Should Know to Get Better Glazes
Roy, Gill
Paperback
Preschool Cutting and Pasting for Kids: Cutting Practice for Toddlers (Age 3+) Scissor Skills Workbook for Kids Vol. 1
Books, Play And Learn
Paperback
Depression Glass Price Guide 2022-2023: The Comprehensive Guide To Rare Depression Glass
Amber, Barbarhi Dr
Paperback
No Thanks Mom: The Top Ten Objects Your Kids Do NOT Want (and what to do with them)
Stewart, Elizabeth
Paperback
Modern Cast Iron: The Complete Guide to Selecting, Seasoning, Cooking, and More
Jones, Ashley L.
Hardcover
Ostraka from Trimithis, Volume 3: Texts Mainly from the 2014 and 2015 Seasons (Amheida VIII)
Bagnall, Roger S.
Caputo, Clementina
Ast, Rodney
Hardcover
Pyrex Collector's Price Guide 2021-2022: A Collector's Guide To Vintage Rare Pyrex
Barnes, Dwayne Jr.
Paperback
VINTAGE Pyrex MADE SIMPLE: A Beginner Step-by-Step Guide to Collecting, Identifying, and Understanding Vintage Glassware
Velcor, Tarnix
Paperback
European Ceramics Circa 1900: The Eidelberg Collection at the Saint Louis Art Museum
Clancy, Johnathan
Eidelberg, Martin
Conradsen, David
Hardcover
D'Hancarville. the Complete Collection of Antiquities from the Cabinet of Sir William Hamilton
Huwiler, Madeleine
Schütze, Sebastian
Hardcover
Ceramic Glazes: A Beginner's Guide to Understanding Ceramic Glazing and Firing Techniques
Williams, Jacob
Paperback
The Korean Ceramics: The Scholar's Vision, the Photographer's Eye
Kim, Heakyum
Chung, Yangmo
Koo, Bohnchang
Hardcover
Reseller Inventory Log: Product Listing Notebook For Online Clothing Resellers on Poshmark, eBay, Mercari & More, Abstract Geometric (Pink), 7.5 x 9.2
Paper Co, Wild Simplicity
Paperback
The Urban Potter: A Modern Guide to the Ancient Art of Hand-Building Bowls, Plates, Pots and More
Proctor, Emily
Hardcover
Dr. Sebi Approved Herbs: The Ultimate Guide to Naturally Detox Your Body with Dr. Sebi Herbs
Goleman, Belinda
Paperback
The Lladró Guide: A Collector's Reference to Retired Porcelain Figurines in Lladró Brands
Whiteneck, Peggy Rose
Hardcover
Learn How to Blow Glass: Glass Blowing Techniques, Step by Step Instructions, Necessary Tools and Equipment.
Kramer, Anne
Paperback
A Celebrated Industry: The Historic Wares of Southeastern Massachusetts, Bristol County and Cape Cod
Thomas, Justin
Paperback
How to Sell Antique Silverware Made Easy: Turn Old Silver Flatware Into Cash Without Guesswork or Scams
Clark, Roggie
Clark, Raj
Paperback
Santa Rosa History in Postcards, Photos, Trade Cards, Collectibles, Memorabilia & Breweriana
Capitani, Mike
Burton, John C.
Paperback
Queen of Sicily and Gothic Stained Glass in Mussy and Tonnerre: Transactions, American Philosophical Society (Vol. 88, Part 3)
Lillich, Meredith Parsons
Hardcover
Story Of Bimini Glass: The Story Of Six Young Artists In The 1920s: Glass Business
Hilchey, Arnoldo
Paperback
The Kiln's Kaleidoscope: Innovative Ceramic Techniques and Glaze Combinations
Roosevelt, Evelyn
Paperback
Ceramic Glazing for Beginners: What Every Ceramic Artist Should Know to Get Better Glazes
Roy, Gill
Hardcover
A Glass Business Story: The History Of Fritz Lampl's Family And Their Glass: Antique & Collectible Glass & Glassware
Pokswinski, Leesa
Paperback
Elusive Harmonies in Clay and Bronze: An Anthropological Study of Ancient Ritualistic Practices in Ceramic and Metalwork
Rivers, Jaylen
Paperback
Faenza - A. CVI, N. 1, 2020: Rivista Semestrale Di Studi, Storici, E Di Tecnica Dell'arte Ceramica Fondata l'Anno 1913 Da Gaetano Ballardini
Edizioni Polistampa
Paperback
How to Make Plastic Ribbon Lampshades: for Barsony, Kalmar and other retro lamp bases
Fawdry, Merlene
Paperback
Antique Electric Waffle Irons 1900-1960: A History of the Appliance Industry in 20Th Century America
George, William F.
Paperback
Portable Digital Microscope: Atlas of Ceramic Pastes - Components, Texture and Technology
Druc, Isabelle C.
Paperback
Allen's Antique Chinese Porcelain ***The Detection of Fakes***: Second Edition
Allen, Anthony J.
Paperback
Mary Barker's Complete Collection Home Interior's/ Homco Denim Days 2nd Edition
Barker, Mary Kay
Paperback
Gio Ponti - La Manifattura Di Doccia: The Collection of Museo Richard-Ginori
Giovannini, Maria Teresa
Frescobaldi, Livia
Rucellai, Oliva
Paperback