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PEARLWARE [1 record]

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Record 1 1996-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Earthenware
  • Collection Items (Museums and Heritage)
DEF

In English ceramics; a white earthenware body containing a greater percentage of flint and white clay than cream-colored earthenware.

CONT

Pearl ware was first made by Josiah Wedgwood in 1779 but never extensively used. It was important as a precursor of a granite ware later made by other potters.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Faïences
  • Objets de collection (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
CONT

Classification et applications des produits céramiques traditionnels : produits à porosité sensible [...] émaillés [...] faïence à pâte siliceuse (intérêt historique) [...]

Spanish

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