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A visual tour of British history, told through everyday pots and porcelain. This volume presents a curated collection that uses household pottery to trace the country’s story. It isn’t a formal art display; instead, it invites readers to see history reflected in familiar objects found on cottage mantels and households.
organized by period and theme, the book pairs entries of pottery with portraiture, emblems, and scenes from notable events. From Tudor and Stuart rulers to later monarchs, these pieces reveal how taste, politics, and daily life intersected in the nation’s ceramic work. The captions emphasize the human interest and cultural context behind each piece, offering a tangible look at how history lived in living rooms and on tabletops.
- Explore a wide range of pottery and porcelain linked to British royalty, public life, and everyday scenes.
- See examples that illustrate famous events, figures, and moments through decorative form and imagery.
- Learn how the collection was organized to highlight broader human stories behind objects.
- Discover how household gods and domestic scenes connect to national memory.
Ideal for readers of cultural history, decorative arts, and anyone curious about how ordinary objects can illuminate the past.
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Catalogue of a Collection of Pottery and Porcelain (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of Britain as seen through the lens of its everyday pottery. The author, a collector of ceramic artifacts, has curated a collection that showcases how simple objects like plates, mugs, and jugs reflected the changing political landscape, social attitudes, and cultural events of the time. The book begins with a detailed catalog of the collection, organized into thematic sections that explore royalty and loyalty, military heroes, naval heroes, soldiers and sailors, England and France, and more. The collection spans several centuries, from the reign of Queen Elizabeth I to the Victorian era, offering a rich tapestry of historical and cultural insights. The author argues that these seemingly mundane pieces of pottery are actually valuable historical artifacts, providing a unique perspective on the lives and experiences of ordinary people during pivotal moments in British history. Through detailed descriptions of each item and the stories they tell, the book explores themes of patriotism, national identity, war and peace, and the complex relationship between the monarchy and its people. The book challenges readers to view these humble objects not just as decorative pieces, but as powerful testaments to the enduring power of history, memory, and the everyday lives of people long gone. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332005512_0
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Catalogue of a Collection of Pottery and Porcelain Illustrating Popular British History Classic Reprint
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Catalogue of a Collection of Pottery and Porcelain Illustrating Popular British History Classic Reprint
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332005512
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