Making tiles from clay dust, Alfred Meakin

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Making tiles from clay dust, Alfred Meakin

Making tiles from clay dust Date: 1913

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Making Tiles from Clay Dust: A Glimpse into the Artisanal Process at Alfred Meakin's Pottery, Stoke-on-Trent, April 1913 This evocative photograph captures the intricate and labor-intensive process of making tiles from clay dust at Alfred Meakin's pottery in Stoke-on-Trent during the early 1910s. The image offers a rare glimpse into the world of ceramics production during this era, before the advent of mass-production techniques. In the foreground, a skilled craftsman meticulously shapes a tile using a wooden mold and a piece of wood as a mallet. The clay dust, which forms the base of the tile, is spread evenly over the mold, and the craftsman carefully presses and smoothes the clay to ensure an even surface. The use of clay dust, a byproduct of the pottery industry, was a common practice during this time, as it was a cost-effective and sustainable solution for producing tiles. The scene is further enlivened by the presence of King George V and Queen Mary, who are seen in the background, observing the process with great interest. The royal visit took place on April 23, 1913, and this photograph provides a unique record of the monarchs' connection to the ceramics industry and the artisanal craftsmanship that underpinned it. The image also offers a glimpse into the working conditions of the pottery, with the steam engine and other machinery visible in the background, highlighting the balance between traditional techniques and the burgeoning industrialization of the ceramics industry during this period.

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