American Stonewares, The Art & Craft of Utilitarian Potters
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Contents: Antecedents, Immigrants, and Pioneers -- From Clay to Pot -- Form Follows Function -- Names, Numbers, and Embellishments -- Glass, Gloss, and Glaze -- Passage Through Fire -- Destination and Destiny -- Some General Keys for Stoneware Identification -- Glossary of Ceramic Terms -- An Annotated Bibliography for American Stonewares -- Bibliography -- Index.