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Pottery worker with a sagger, Potteries
Pottery worker with a sagger, Potteries Date: circa 1900s
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1. Title: A Potter's Craft: A Victorian Pottery Worker with a Sagger, circa 1900s 2. Caption: This photograph captures the essence of a bygone era, as a dedicated pottery worker carefully tends to his wares in a traditional English pottery, circa 1900s. The scene unfolds in a dimly lit workshop, where the warm glow of a vintage lantern illuminates the worker's focused face and the intricate details of his craft. The potter, dressed in a simple yet sturdy smock, holds a sagger – a large, earthenware container – with a pair of tongs. The sagger is filled with burning wood and hot coals, which will be used to fire the clay pots placed inside. This ancient technique, known as "raku" or "sagger firing," was a common practice in the Potteries region of Staffordshire, England, during the Victorian and Edwardian eras. The potter's weathered hands, calloused from years of labor, demonstrate the depth of his skill and experience. His intense gaze is fixed on the pottery pieces, as he meticulously adjusts their position within the sagger to ensure an even heating and a beautiful, glossy finish. The atmosphere in the workshop is filled with the earthy scent of clay and the crackling sound of the burning wood. The air is thick with the weight of history, as the potter continues the age-old tradition of creating functional and decorative pottery that has defined the Potteries region for centuries. This evocative image, taken from The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a rare glimpse into the daily life of a pottery worker during the late 1800s and early 1900s. It is a testament to the enduring allure of this traditional craft and the rich cultural heritage of the Potteries.
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