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Decorating Pottery By Transfer Designs, Belleek Potteries
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Decorating Pottery By Transfer Designs, Belleek Potteries
Decorating Pottery By Transfer Designs, Belleek Potteries - an interior shot showing women working at transfer designs for chinaware. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Fermanagh: Belleek). Date: circa early 1900s
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Belleek Decorating Fermanagh Potteries Pottery Shot Transfer Chinaware
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Decorating Pottery By Transfer Designs, Belleek Potteries: A Glimpse into the Past Step into the enchanting world of Belleek Potteries in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, circa early 1900s, as depicted in this interior photograph. In this tranquil setting, a group of women are intently focused on their craft, their deft hands adorned with intricate transfer designs that would soon transform plain chinaware into exquisite works of art. Belleek Potteries, renowned for its delicate and intricate pottery designs, was a significant contributor to the rich cultural heritage of Northern Ireland. The transfer designs, a technique that involved the application of patterns onto the pottery using paper transfers, were a hallmark of the Belleek Potteries' unique style. The women in this photograph, their faces obscured by their headscarves and aprons, are deeply engrossed in their work. Each one holds a piece of chinaware, meticulously applying the transfer designs with great care and precision. The room is filled with the soft hum of conversation and the gentle clinking of porcelain, creating an atmosphere of camaraderie and creativity. The walls of the room are adorned with shelves upon shelves of intricately designed chinaware, each piece waiting its turn to be transformed by the skilled hands of the women. Sunlight streams in through the tall windows, casting a warm glow over the scene, adding to the sense of tranquility and beauty. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into the past, providing us with a glimpse into the daily life of the women who worked at Belleek Potteries and the intricate process of transfer design. It is a testament to the rich history and cultural significance of this iconic Northern Irish institution.
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