Material Culture of Tableware
Subtitle: Staffordshire Pottery and American Values
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Published: 2018
Language: eng
Number of pages: 200
ISBN-13: 9781350041271
Subjects: Tableware; Material culture
Description: 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.