
Mid-Century Modern Dinnerware: A Pictorial Guide
Ak-Sar-Ben (TM) to Paden City Pottery (TM)
Michael Pratt(Author)
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Published on 10. February 2003
Book
Hardback
224 pages
978-0-7643-1736-1 (ISBN)
Description
This colorful book provides a sweeping overview of the modern tableware designs introduced by leading pottery firms from the 1940s through the 1960s. So extensive is the coverage that this volume surveys forty-seven potteries from A to P, including American Limoges*TM, Buffalo*TM, Century House*TM, Frankoma*TM, Hall*TM, Mayer*TM, Pacific*TM, and Pfaltzgraff*TM. A second volume will be required to present the rest. Over 500 vivid color photographs display these modern tableware designs at their best.
The concise text presents new information, grading guidelines, a detailed bibliography, and an index. Current market values are found in the captions. Anyone who appreciates modern design will find this book a treasure.
The concise text presents new information, grading guidelines, a detailed bibliography, and an index. Current market values are found in the captions. Anyone who appreciates modern design will find this book a treasure.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Atglen
United States
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Paper over boards
With dust jacket
Illustrations
516 color photos
Dimensions
Height: 282 mm
Width: 224 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
1451 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7643-1736-1 (9780764317361)
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Person
Michael Pratt has been collecting mid-century modern dinnerware for over a decade. This is Mr. Pratt's second book with Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.