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The Potteries Potter with Sagger early 1900s
The Potteries Potter with Sagger early 1900s Date: circa 1900s
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This photograph, titled 'The Potteries Potter with Sagger early 1900s,' is a rare and intriguing glimpse into the world of traditional pottery making in England during the Victorian and Edwardian eras. The image, taken from The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back in time to the heart of Staffordshire, the historic center of ceramic production in the United Kingdom. The Potteries Potter, dressed in a simple smock apron and wearing a protective leather apron, is shown carefully tending to a sagger, an ancient method of firing clay vessels using a protective layer of clay or other materials. The sagger method was widely used in the region during the 19th and early 20th centuries to produce high-quality earthenware and stoneware. In the background, we can see the dimly lit interior of a pottery workshop, with rows of bottles and other ceramic pieces waiting to be fired. A lantern casts a warm, flickering light over the scene, adding to the atmospheric and romantic feel of the image. The potter's face is illuminated by the lantern, revealing a deep concentration and dedication to his craft. The photograph is a testament to the rich history and tradition of pottery making in The Potteries, a region that has been producing ceramics for over 2,000 years. The use of the sagger method, which dates back to the Roman period, is a reminder of the deep roots and continuity of this ancient craft. This vintage photograph is a beautiful and evocative reminder of a bygone era, offering a glimpse into the daily life and work of a traditional potter in The Potteries during the early 1900s.
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