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Record Nr.

UNINA9910511501703321

Autore

Zarucchi Jeanne Morgan <1955->

Titolo

The material culture of tableware : Staffordshire pottery and American values / / Jeanne Morgan Zarucchi

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London, England : , : Bloomsbury Publishing, , 2018

ISBN

1-350-04129-7

1-350-04126-2

1-350-04128-9

Edizione

[First edition.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (217 pages) : illustrations

Disciplina

738.8

Soggetti

Aesthetics, American

Ceramic tableware - United States

Staffordshire pottery

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Nota di contenuto

Introduction: The 'Picture' in the Shop Window -- Chapter 1: Old World Style for the New World Chapter 2: Allies in War and Trade Chapter 3: American History (the British Version) -- Chapter 4: Commemoratives and Souvenirs -- Chapter 5: Prosperity and Nostalgia -- Chapter 6: Modern Style, New Traditions -- Conclusion: Endings and Beginnings -- References -- Index

Sommario/riassunto

The Material Culture of Tableware' is a fascinating and authoritative study of patterned tableware in the US. The book undertakes a visual analysis of Johnson Brothers patterns of tableware pottery, with reference to comparable designs by other British companies, such as Spode and Adams. It examines how this practical genre reflected the aesthetic values, sense of identity and aspirations of the American consumers who purchased its products. The study also sheds light on British opinions and understandings of American culture.