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Record 1 2023-05-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ceramics (Industries)
  • Collection Items (Museums and Heritage)
CONT

Transferware is a style of ceramics including pottery, dinnerware, and other delicate items. It uses transfer printing, a decorative technique which was developed in England in the mid-18th century, particularly around the Staffordshire region.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Céramique (Industries)
  • Objets de collection (Muséologie et Patrimoine)

Spanish

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Record 2 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Translation
  • Language Problems

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traduction
  • Problèmes de langue

Spanish

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