Canadian Books Review : Antique Pottery and Porcelain
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Submitted Date : 2010/5/5 - Submitted by: UKboy
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This book is a very detailed look at the work of studio ceramics across Canada, from its tentative beginnings after the First World War to the dynamic diversity of today. It is all told by cultural historian Gail Crawford.
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Submitted Date : 2010/5/5 - Submitted by: UKboy
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This book was written to grasp something that almost slipped away unnoticed. The Alberta Clay Products Company in 1961 was destroyed in a fire, and some of the atrifacts and moulds of the time dated back to before 1910. This book details some fo the pieces that were found along with origianls of the pottery that was being made from the company, along with many historical stories and statements from relatives of people who worked for the company. Search this book on Abebooks |
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Submitted Date : 2010/5/5 - Submitted by: UKboy
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The is the newest and most detailed book containing information about the Pottery and Dinnerware fro the Saint Jean and Iberville Pottery factory. It contains pictures of brands and parts, and very good descriptions of many factories.
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Submitted Date : 2010/5/5 - Submitted by: UKboy
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This book gives a very detailed look at the pottery of Portneuf. However it is more interesting for the fact that this pottery did not infact come from Quebec or even Canada, but Scotland. Throughout this book you will learn more about the history of the pottery and various types and styles. It is all accompanied by more than 70 illustrations.
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Submitted Date : 2010/5/5 - Submitted by: UKboy
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A survey of the ceramic wares used by Canadians in the 19th Century. The book deals with both imported and Canadian made wares, setting them against the social, economic, and artistic background of the time. It tells of how the potters of Britain vigorously built up trade with British North America and how their wares travelled to the farthest outposts of a pioneer land. Also covers the popular "Historical China", "Port n euf" and the important potters of St. Johns, Quebec.
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Submitted Date : 2010/5/5 - Submitted by: UKboy
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This book provides the reader with a very detailed history and look into the jars and flasks made and designed for the merchants of Quebec. It gives pictures of patterns, styles, and marks for the collector and sellor to utilise to understand their own collection or to find a particular model. The photographs used are very clear and the descriptions are very accuarate. Search this book on Abebooks |
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Submitted Date : 2010/5/5 - Submitted by: UKboy
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This book is small but incredibly representative of the works of Montreal's Internationally renowned contemporary ceramics sculpture artist Leopold Foulem. It contains a selection of black and white and colour photogrpahs to illustrate the work that he has completed.
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Submitted Date : 2010/5/5 - Submitted by: UKboy
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This is an extraordinary book presenting 500 pieces of works from the Museum of Quebec, including 15 pieces of Quebec ceramic. It includes beautiful museum pieces, but is difficult to find.
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Submitted Date : 2010/5/5 - Submitted by: UKboy
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This is a great new book showing the short history of pottery and ceramic in Quebec. Within the book there are 170 pieces described and over 150 photogrpahs to illustrate the hostory and work of Quebec potters. It includes; les potiers du Bourg Saint-Denis, de Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, de Quebec, de Cap-Rouge, du Saguenay, and de la Beauce.
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Submitted Date : 2010/5/5 - Submitted by: UKboy
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This is the best (although small) book on the ancient pottery of Quebec. There are more than 30 pictures in black & white.
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