Dorset Country Pottery
The Kilns of the Verwood District
The Crowood Press Ltd
Published on 24. June 2002
Book
Hardback
192 pages
978-1-86126-514-2 (ISBN)
Description
This title traces the history of the industry, people and pots of the Verwood kilns, which were still firing using traditional methods until 1952. Now, much sought after by collectors, their distinctive pieces are admired for their classic lines, rich glazes and rustic beauty, as well as their place in the history of Dorset ceramics. Topics covered include: the history of the potteries from the 16th century through their peak in the mid-18th century until the last kiln closed at Cross Roads; and descriptions of the jugs, costrels, bread bins, pans, chamber pots, vases and other Verwood posts based on over 1000 surviving examples. The book also includes over 200 illustrations, including archive pictures and specially-commissiond photographs of more than 300 pots.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Ramsbury
United Kingdom
Illustrations
180 colour photographs, 32 line drawings
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Weight
769 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-86126-514-2 (9781861265142)
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Persons
Jo Draper has worked in museums and as an archaeologist. She started working on archaeologically excavated pottery over thirty years ago and has published many pottery reports. Penny Copland Griffiths has been researching the Verwood area and its pottery industry for over twenty-five years.