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Database of Patterns & Sources Count
18,112 patterns, 1,119 sources now available in the Database Patterns and Sources.
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Dear Transferware Enthusiasts:
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The TCC meeting committee is moving closer to a venue and date for our 2023 national meeting. Contract negotiations are underway for the meeting to be held in Philadelphia, Sept 28-Oct 1 or Oct 5-8.
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Jeffrey S. Evans and Associates
June 16, 2023
Jeffrey S. Evans and Associates will present part one of the Staffordshire transferware collection of D.J. (Jan) Baker, Garrison, NY on June 16 at our gallery in Mt. Crawford, VA. Part one comprises over 125 pieces of American and related historical views. The collection includes pieces showing each pattern in the Arms of the States series, including platters for Delaware, Georgia, Massachusetts, New Jersey, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania. The full, detailed online catalogue will be posted by approximately June 2. Part two of the collection highlighting animals and other exotic views will be included in our August 24-26 Summer Americana auction. Bidding is available in house, by absentee and phone, and live bidding through JSEALive and several other internet sites. Jeffrey S. Evans and Associates
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Please contact us if you are offering or know of an upcoming auction
with an emphasis on transferware.
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TRANSFERWARE WORLDWIDE LECTURE SERIES 2023 | |
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July 20th, 2023 1PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
The British Buzz:
The Relevance of Beekeeping to 19th century British Ceramic Design
by Leslie Lambour Bouterie, Independent Scholar, Visiting Curator of Ceramics at James Madison’s Montpelier and Visiting Scholar for the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
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Description: Leslie Lambour Bouterie, an independent scholar specializing in British ceramics and transferware production, is also a dedicated beekeeper. She recently concluded an eight-year tenure in the apiaries at Monticello, the historic home of Thomas Jefferson, and she continues to serve as Associate Beekeeper at Highland, the historic home of fifth president James Monroe.
At the 2016 TCC Annual Meeting, Leslie shared her dual passions for transferware and beekeeping in a presentation exploring the history and importance of beekeeping in the 18th and 19th centuries and its strong influence on transferware production. Building upon this initial contextual research, she will share additional information and visually rich images focusing on bee and beekeeping motifs which were used in the decorative arts and in transferware design as pattern elements, maker’s marks, and as visual metaphors to teach moral lessons. Throughout the 1800’s, the “buzz” continued, as bee motifs enjoyed enduring popularity among British and American consumers.
Our Speaker: Leslie Lambour Bouterie, Independent Scholar, Visiting Curator of Ceramics at James Madison’s Montpelier and Visiting Scholar for the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.
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Plan to join fellow ceramic enthusiasts for this informative lecture series. Specific details regarding access links to each Zoom lecture will be provided via email prior to each presentation date. Past lectures available for viewing on the TCC website to members only. | |
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We would like to extend a warm welcome to our new members.
We are so glad you have joined the TCC.
Karen Sabbeth, Northport, NY
Carol Robinson, Tulsa, OK
Patricia Price, Salem, VA
Frank Hood, Houston, TX
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library, Winterthur, DE
Alicia Donnelly, Ontario, Canada
Johnathan Farris, Youngstown, OH
Ann Owens, Springfield, VA
Logan Richardson, Derby, VT
Carolyn Dennard, Shropshire, UK
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The Transferware Recorder Number 5 & 6
Dick Henrywood is delighted to announce Reynardine Publishing's release of Volumes Five and Six of The Transferware Recorder. Volume Five is a completely new subject covering views of continental Europe, including such iconic and collectable series as Enoch Wood’s French and “Italian Scenery” series, the Byron Views series by Copeland & Garrett, the “Italian” series by William Ridgway, and the “Ancient Greece” series by Ralph Stevenson. Volume Six returns to look at further British views but extending to some series which contain other views of Europe, the USA, and even one from India. Full details and purchase information can be found on the website www.transferprintedpottery.com.
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Chhatar Mahal Wainscot Detail Puzzle
This wainscot detail featuring British transferware used as architectural decoration is from the remarkable Chhatar Mahal, a rooftop sleeping pavilion at the Junagarh Fort in Bikaner, Rajasthan, India. Although how this came to be and when it was done has not been exactly determined, research suggests it was done c. 1873 using dinnerware that had been in use at the fortified palace during the preceding decades. After a group of TCC members visited the fort in March of 2020, Judie Siddall and David Hoexter identified 116 transferware patterns that were used architecturally at several locations in the complex. This room is the most impressive of the installations.
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Who Can Identify This Pattern? | |
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Circassian Cream
Shown is a 2.64 inch pot lid that advertises Circassian Cream. It was a relatively expensive cold cream or pomade, which was used during the Victorian period. Circassia was located in eastern Europe near the northeastern Black Sea coast. Price & Co. was located in London at various addresses, 28 Lombard Street at the time this lid was produced. In addition to cold creams, the company produced bears grease pomades, tooth pastes, and other products. For TCC members, this is pattern #20337 in the TCC Database of Patterns and Sources.
View larger image and past Patterns of the Month.
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Thanks to Judie Siddall for preparing the "Pattern of the Month." | |
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And His Little Dog, Too: The Enoch Wood Pottery Memorialized on a Mug
Lecturer: Angelika R. Kuettner, Associate Curator of Ceramics and Glass at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
About the lecture: A recent addition to the collection of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation provided the inspiration for this presentation about the prolific British potter, Enoch Wood. The charming child’s mug, transfer-printed in black, features an image of Wood and his son riding their horses, accompanied by their canine pet. Together, they view the family’s Burslem factory, humming with activity with smoke billowing from the bottle ovens, a testament to its success. This lecture discusses the production of this prolific maker who supplied many American consumers, and features several transfer-printed wares used by Williamsburg residents in the early 1800’s. Watch video.
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LECTURE, SYMPOSIA, and MEETING INVITATIONS | |
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Spode Society
Sunday June 18, 2023
Annual General Meeting and Seminar
Meeting venue is Letchworth Hall Hotel, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, England (roughly between London and Cambridge). The meeting will include three lectures, valuation table, show and tell, and sales tables of ceramics (all factories). Further information is available on their website (www.spode-society.co.uk). The meeting will be open to non members.
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V&A Wedgwood Collection
Sunday July 7 & 8, 2023
Symposium ‘Unpacking the V&A Wedgwood Collection’
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Friends of Blue
Sunday July 16, 2023
Annual Meeting venue: The Spode Museum Trust Heritage Centre, Stoke-on-Trent, England. Program details pending.
Check website meeting page for more information:
https://www.fob.org.uk/meetings/
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TCC Annual Meeting
late September or early October
venue and additional information pending
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19th Century Patterson Potters and Pottery by Anthony Patterson
Released in 2021, this book presents history and wares manufactured by Patterson and associated potteries in the North East of England between 1821 and 1900. The book Includes details of pottery and marks never seen in any previous publication, and includes over 120 pictures of pottery. An essential buy for any North East Pottery collector. Written by the great great grandson of Thomas Patterson, who manufactured pottery at Tyne Pottery Newcastle and Sheriff Hill Pottery Gateshead. Read more.
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Ceramic Makers' Marks
by Erica Gibson
Erica Gibson’s comprehensive guide provides a much-needed catalogue of ceramic makers' marks of British (primarily), French, German, and American origin found in North American archaeological sites. Consisting of nearly 350 marks from 112 different manufacturers from the mid-19th through early 20th century, this catalog provides full information on both the history of the mark and its variants, as well as details about the manufacturer. Read more.
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Helen Hallesy
Study Title: Swansea Commemorative Pottery: Politics, Reform, Royalty, Wars
Study Abstract: Published a book documenting commemorative subjects depicted on Swansea pottery and the source materials from which they were obtained. The subjects are discussed in chronological order of the events portrayed from the 1780’s to the 1840’s.
Contribution to the field of transferware studies: This book presents new evidence on the source prints for subjects depicted on commemorative Swansea pottery. The designs also are viewed in context with extensive background information on each topic. Purchase hard copy.
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CLUB & INFORMATION WEBSITES | |
The Northern Ceramic Society
Founded in 1972, it's main focus is on British pottery and porcelain from 1600 to the present day. The NCS shares the latest ceramic news and research though meetings, seminars, publications, exhibitions and website. Collectors, dealers, museum staff, auctioneers, ceramic historians, and archaeologists are all current members. Visit the site.
Oxford Ceramics Group
They cover European pottery and porcelain, mainly from the 17th century to the present day, and also explore links to other cultures. Membership includes:
- Study Days with lectures on a wide range of topics, usually held in the Ashmolean Museum, in a relaxed and friendly environment. Handling Sessions are often included.
- An informative newsletter, issued three times a year, often containing new material.
- Guided tours of private and public collections, with the owner or curator.
- A compendium of newsletters, published every three years.
Visit the site.
Find more of the informative resources we've compiled here.
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A Membership List updated in April 12, 2023 is now available (for members only and only for non-commercial use). Download now. Please review your entry on the list, and notify us of any changes in your contact information. | |
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
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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:
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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.
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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 | |
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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.
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:
Richard Halliday, TCC Bulletin Editor: blueandwhite@btinternet.com
David Hoexter: davidhoexter@icloud.com
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