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Pottery is a type of ceramic material, which the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) has defined as "(a)ll fired ceramic wares that contain clay when formed, except technical, structural, and refractory products." The term pottery is also used for a technique involving ceramic, where clay is mixed with other minerals and is formed into objects, including vessels generally designed for utilitarian purposes.
A Pottery is a facility of any size, from a modest studio to an industrialized factory, where pottery is made. Where resources are available - raw materials, workers, transportation - groups of potteries may exist. Due to the large number of pottery factories, or colloquially 'Pot Banks', the City of Stoke-on-Trent in England became known as The Potteries; one of the first industrial cities of the modern era where as early as 1785 200 pottery manufacturers employed 20,000 workers. The Potters is the nickname of the local football club, Stoke City F.C.. The same name is used for sports teams in the one-time "Pottery Capital of the World," East Liverpool, Ohio.
Pottery production is a process where wet clay body, clay mixed with other minerals, is shaped and allowed to dry. The shaped clay body, or piece, ware or article, may be "bisque or biscuit fired" in a kiln to induce permanent changes that result in increased mechanical strength, and then fired a second time after adding a glaze or a piece may be once fired by applying appropriate glaze to the dry unfired clay and firing in one cycle.
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Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:04:51 -0000
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Belleek Lithophanes - Details and pictures of the 19th century originals and their modern reproductions.
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Carltonware Info - Reference site containing pattern names and numbers. Includes sections on value, identifying fakes, and dating.
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Ceramic1900 - Jason Jacques Inc. - Art Nouveau Japanist Ceramic Masterworks, Massier, Amphora, Zsolnay, French Studio Pottery, Objets D'Art.
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Chiquita's McCoy Pottery - A web site devoted to the collection, display, and historical significance of McCoy Pottery.
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Cowan Pottery Associates - Organization promotes pottery created by R. Guy Cowan. Image gallery, classifieds, membership information and links.
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Czech Collector's Association - Dedicated to Austrian, Bohemian, and Czechoslovakian decorative arts. Membership information, links, newsletter, show and auction schedule.
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Empire Porcelain Company - A reference site for collectors of Empire Ware pottery.
Eva Zeisel Forum - Formed to exchange information, conduct research and educate about Eva Zeisel's work, including her designs for Hall, Red Wing, Castleton, Zsolnay and Kispester.
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Farnham Pottery Wares - Historical reference material and gallery of products.
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Frankoma Family Collectors Association - A national non-profit organization dedicated to the appreciation, preservation, and promotion of Frankoma pottery as a collectible.
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Honiton Pottery Collectors Society - Promotes the study and collection of pottery made at the Honiton and Crown Dorset potteries.
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Jerry S. Hayes - Majolica specialist - Offering an expansive selection of unique examples of vintage majolica for sale. We also offer books on majolica, as seen on Martha Stewart Living. Our site also includes upcoming antiques show appearances.
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McCoy Pottery - Manufacturer of stoneware art pottery from 1910 to 1990. Historical information, email discussion list, online store.
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Red Wing Tips - This comprehensive site gives photos, and information on Red Wing dinnerware, art pottery, and stoneware. Active question and answer, and discussion forums.
Retroselect.com - A gallery representing a private collection of mostly British ceramics from the 1950s. Includes private insights to collecting.
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The Potteries - List of potters including photos, background and history from North Staffordshire, England.
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