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Database of Patterns & Sources Count
19,549 patterns, 1,171 sources now available in the Database Patterns and Sources.
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Dear Transferware Enthusiasts:
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An Invitation to the TCC's 2025 Spring Conference
The DoubleTree Hotel, Bradley International Airport–Hartford, CT
This year's conference celbrates the many
Landscapes, Real and Imagined, on British Transferware!
Transferware collectors who attend our Spring Conference in Hartford, CT, May 15-18, 2025,
can participate in the popular raffle!
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Learn about the full program and how to register online for the
TCC 2025 Spring Conference!
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David Gestler
We are saddened to learn of the February 2025 death of David Gestler, long time TCC member with his wife Eleanor. David and Eleanor developed an extensive collection of pattern glass and transferware, the latter notable for its breadth of themes, colors, shapes, and patterns. David attended many of our national conferences with his daughters, Carol and Kim. He graciously opened his home to visitors, and in particular, welcomed the TCC for a video tour of the collection presented during the 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting. David was a friend to many, and we will miss him. Our condolences to the family, especially to Carol and Kim. View the Gestler Collection video.
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Rabbitware: Vignette
The April Pattern of the Month features the third of four Rabbitware themes. Rabbitware, an uncommon transferware genre, was produced around the turn of the 20th century (some patterns possibly earlier) for the American market. It is a combination of transfer printing and stick sponge with hand painting. Forms produced include (primarily) plates, chargers, (rarely) oval platters, and (rarely) mugs, small jugs and a few additional, miscellaneous, forms. There are four pattern categories or series. Two series are anthropomorphic: Sports (featured in the February POM), and Vignette (featured in this April POM). The two additional, much more common series, are Border Rabbits (pending) and Center Rabbits (featured in our March 2025 POM) (both series commonly but not always including frogs!). We’ll post an example of the fourth series in May. The maker of the current series is unknown (only the maker of the Sports Series is known). This example is one of three vignette patterns. Each of the three Vignette patterns features four differing cartouches, thus, 12 in total. The individual cartouches appear to be the same for each of the three patterns, but placement around the plate differs, probably at the whim of the employee placing the transfer tissue onto the plate. The TCC Database of Patterns and Sources currently documents 12 Rabbitware patterns (simply search under “rabbitware”, with more due to be recorded; however, all three Vignette groups are recorded. For more information, view the DB records and an introductory article on the subject by Siddall and Hoexter in the 2010 Vol. XI no. 1 TCC Bulletin, available to download. View larger image. See past Patterns of the Month.
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Flint Picking and Milling
Flint, when ground to a granular or powder form, was an important ingredient to the pottery recipe. Although this image is of flint gathering from a beach in Normandy, the same scene likely occurred in the southern England flint locales. Obviously backbreaking work for both humans and horses. In England, the flint was shipped by barge, ship or road to the Potteries in Staffordshire, where it was ground in mills such as the one at Cheddleton which we visited during our 2003 England meeting. See larger image. See past Photos of the Month.
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Spring in the Connecticut River Valley
American Transferware, early American architecture, and Lilacs in bloom… highlights of spring in the Connecticut River Valley. Join us for the TCC Spring Conference in Hartford, May 15-18.
The platter features a view of the Deaf and Dumb Asylum in Hartford by John and William Ridgway, part of their Beauties of America Series. It was the first such institution in the United States. The teapot by Ralph Stevenson and Williams shows the Connecticut State House. The building was the statehouse from 1796 until 1879, when it became the Hartford City Hall. The characteristic Connecticut River Valley scrolled pediment is on the c. 1725 Josiah Dwight House at Historic Deerfield. The house was built in Springfield, Massachusetts and moved to Deerfield to save it from demolition in 1950. We will spend one day of the conference at Historic Deerfield.
Click here for more information on the conference and to register.
Thanks to Scott Hanson for preparing the "Puzzle of the Month."
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A Visit to the Gestler Collection
A Visit to the Gestler Collection was presented by TCC president Scott Hanson at the TCC 2021 Annual Meeting. He visited Pittsburg, PA to see and hear about the wonderful and extensive Eleanor and David Gestler Collection. Dave and his late wife Eleanor built the collection over decades with annual trips to the UK to seek out additional pieces. The collection is notable for its breadth of themes, colors, shapes, and patterns. There is something for everyone to love in this collection! He talks with Dave and daughters Kim and Carol about Eleanor and the collection. We also get a glimpse of Dave’s extensive Early American Pressed Glass collection. A live Q&A session with the Gestlers follows the video presentation. Watch video.
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A Transferware Blog by Judie Siddall.
The Milkmaid on Transferware
One of my favorite transferware patterns is "The Milkmaid." To me it embodies 19th century rural England. Probably more myth than reality. Read more.
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2016 Recipient of TCC Research Grant
Historical Guide to Advertising Pot Lids
Bob Houghhton, UK
Study Title: A Guide to Advertising Pot Lids
Project Completion Date: August 2018
Historical Guide to Advertising Pot Lids, is available for purchase. The author is offering a discount to all TCC members. Learn more and order the book.
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TCC Transferware Worldwide Lecture Series
April 10th 1PM EDT
The Texian Campaigne and other Transfer-printed Wares at Bayou Bend
Bradley Brooks, Curator, Bayou Bend Collection Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
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Description: Ima Hogg (1882-1975), daughter of James Stephen Hogg, the first native-born governor of Texas, lived for a time in the Texas governor’s mansion in Austin. The experience helped shape her appreciation for both antiques and history. In the early 1920s, she began to collect American antiques, including glass, ceramics, and furniture. Later in the decade, she embarked on the construction of Bayou Bend in Houston, which would be her home until the 1960s. As her collection grew, Miss Hogg resolved that she would establish a museum. She made gifts of her home and collection to the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; Bayou Bend opened to the public in 1966. This presentation will explore Miss Hogg’s interest in transfer-printed ceramics, with emphasis on the Texian Campaigne pattern. Get Zoom link.
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The 68th Wedgwood International Seminar
April 24-26th
Williamsburg, Virginia
A full program has been created which includes lectures, behind-the-scenes tours at Colonial Williamsburg, demonstrations, and a visit to a private collection. In addition to the camaraderie of fellow Wedgwoodians, you will be tempted by Wedgwood which will be for sale by several dealers.
Below you will find the seminar schedule. Please visit the WIS website for detailed information for registration information as well as how to book your hotel room at the special WIS price. The website link is: WedgwoodInternationalSeminar.org
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TCC Bulletin Latest Issue: 2024 Vol. XXV No. 2
Current issue is available for members to download here. Printed version has been mailed. Free to all is a sample article: An Exceptionally Unusual Leaf Border by David Hoexter.
The TCC Bulletin Index -- incorporating listings of articles from the Fall 1999 issue through to the most recent issue. A rich resource! Search Index.
The Bulletin editors are seeking contributions for the upcoming bulletin. Contacts: Dan Sousa: dsousa1775@gmail.com or David Hoexter: davidhoexter@icloud.com
Transferware Collectors Club (TCC) Bulletin writers guidelines: Download writers guidelines
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Rathbone, China and Earthenware Manufacturers, Tunstall, Staffordshire 1808 to 1843, by Ian Harvey
This second edition is A4 in size, hard back with dust jacket, 237 pages and some 900 high quality images. It commences with the history of the Rathbone brothers and their potteries in Staffordshire and Portobello in Scotland and records all the Staffordshire partnerships with descriptions of the pottery that they built and extended. More info.
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Swansea's Cambrian Pottery Public & Private Commemorative Printed Wares by Arleen and Grahame Tanner
This is the first book to deal solely with the public and private commemorative pieces from the Swansea Cambrian Pottery. It shows also how these pieces relate to other known Swansea patterns and borders. Published in 2013, the book has 29 pages and features 99 colour illustrations. It measures 8 1/2 by 11 inches. More info.
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Database Discovery #23 - A Transferware Murder Mystery Episode 2 In A Transferware Detective’s Saga February - 2016 by Leslie Bouterie
Just as Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot were never without baffling cases to solve, the work of a TCC Database detective is never done. Pattern identification mysteries abound, but rarely do they involve the investigation of foul play. Read more.
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Database Discovery #4 - Aesthetic Movement Transferware Some Things of Beauty (and Utility), by Rita Robbins
The Aesthetic Movement patterns are distributed into six sub-categories at this time: Birds, Border Only, Cartouches, Floral, Japanesque and Other. The intent here is to show a few of the unusual patterns in some of those categories. Read the article.
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London Ceramic Circle at Morley College
They are dedicated to the study of British and International Ceramics, both porcelain and earthenware, from the earliest Roman time up to the present day. They offer illustrated lectures by leading ceramic experts at London, visits to places of ceramic interest, and a two-day Seminar in October each year. Visit the site.
Mason's Collectors' Club
The Mason's Collectors Club - for all who appreciate the ceramic wares made by the Mason's Pottery. Visit their Facebook page.
Find more of the informative resources we've compiled here.
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There are no auctions scheduled at this time.
Please contact us if you know of an auction with an emphasis on transferware.
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Please contact us if you are interested in placing a classified ad
with an emphasis on transferware.
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The online membership directory is a feature of our new program to improve members services. You must sign in to your account to view and search the directory. Please check your listing and make the appropriate changes in your account or transmit any corrections to the Member Chair. This list is for use of Transferware Collectors Club members only. It is intended to facilitate contacts between members. The list is not to be used for commercial purposes. If you are a current member and believe your name should be on this list please contact the Member Chair. View the directory.
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Please contact us if you have recommendations of
newly published transferware books.
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Has Your Postal Mailing Address Changed?????
If you have moved but are not receiving your quarterly TCC Bulletin, you probably forgot to notify our member chair of your new address (this applies to email address changes also). The bulletin is mailed “bulk” and is not forwarded to new addresses by the USPS. Please notify the member chair directly: membership@transferwarecollectorsclub.org or make the necessary changes to your account online.
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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS
We are now accepting simple classified (not display) advertisements from TCC member transferware dealers as well as non-dealer members and auction houses. There is no charge for this member service. Following are the criteria:
- Limited to three quality images of item(s) for sale or example(s) of an item(s) you wish to purchase.
- Include a very short description paragraph, including a link to your website and/or email address.
- Dealers must be TCC members, limited to once/year maximum.
- Requests will be processed in the order received, and there is no guarantee as to when your ad will be posted.
- The TCC Web Administrator at his/her discretion has the right to reject inappropriate or inadequate submittals.
Contact:
webadministrator@transferwarecollectorsclub.org
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The Database Needs Editors
Do you love a good mystery? Do you fancy yourself to be a Sherlock Holmes or Miss Marple? If your answer is "yes", then you are the perfect candidate to join the ranks of TCC Database Detectives! Download more information.
New Database Discoveries
Articles Needed
Please contact the web administrator with suggestions or contributions of future Database Discoveries articles. See Database Discoveries archives.
Contributions Needed for Bulletin
Bulletin editor Richard Halliday is seeking contributions for the upcoming bulletin.
Contact: bulletineditor@transferwarecollectorsclub.org.
| | | LOOKING for a FEW (MORE) DATABASE EDITORS | | Looking for anyone with a passion for the beauty and history of transferware who would like to help record lovely old patterns for a worldwide audience. The Database of Patterns and Sources is maintained by a team of the nicest people you'd ever want to meet. You could be one of them! We're currently looking for editors in Romantic patterns, Literature and Performing Arts, and Tiles, but let us know your interests and we can find a spot for you. Contact Len at otlink@aol.com for more information! | | SEEKING BULLETIN SUBMITTALS | | |
The TCC Bulletin editor seeks submittals to future editions, particularly from first time or occasional authors. We have an extremely knowledgeable member base, yet many of our members seldom or never share their knowledge, at least in printed form. Now is your chance. Bulletin submittals do not need to be extremely technical or lengthy. They just need to be interesting and relate to British transferware! And they need to be accompanied by quality images. We would especially welcome articles from our growing number of archaeologist members.
Don’t fret if you have little experience. We will be pleased to work with you, to formulate your concept and bring your article along. Simply send us your ideas, if that is where you are, or text, even in preliminary form, if you are further along. Please submit in MS Word format, and separately, images in png, pdf or jpeg format. Please do NOT convert to PDF. Don’t worry if this is a problem for you; we’ll work with you to bring your article from preliminary to final, printed, stage, no matter your level of computer and word processes experience. Download the Guidelines.
Suggested topics:
- Your favorite transferware piece, either your own or displayed elsewhere (why is it your favorite?, how did you acquire it?, what is the pattern, maker if known?).
- What is your favorite place to view transferware: museum? stately home? Historic or archaeological site?
- Tell (and show) us your own collection (really good pictures required).
- New discoveries.
- Archaeological sites: overall summary of the excavation as relates to transferware; discuss a particular pattern or piece; context/importance of the transferware.
- In-depth research of a pattern, series, maker.
Contacts:
Dan Sousa, Interim TCC Bulletin Editor: dsousa1775@gmail.com
David Hoexter, Co-Editor: davidhoexter@icloud.com
Michael Sack, Co-Editor: msack@michaelsack.com
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