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Database of Patterns & Sources Count
19,471 patterns, 1,166 sources now available in the Database Patterns and Sources.
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Dear Transferware Enthusiasts:
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Registration is Open for the TCC 2025 Spring Conference | |
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Rabbitware: Center Rabbits
The March Pattern of the Month features the second 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 (pending). The two additional, much more common series, are Border Rabbits (also pending) and Center Rabbits (both series commonly but not always including frogs!). We’ll post examples of the third and fourth series in April and May. The maker of the current and two remaining series is unknown (only the maker of the Sports Series is known).
This example is one of five rabbit center patterns. The patterns vary in number and positions of the rabbits; whether a frog is present, or not; and whether trees and a fence are present in the background. All five patterns also appear within somewhat differing sponge/painted surrounds. The painter(s) obviously followed certain guidelines but were allowed a lot of creative freedom within these guidelines. The TCC Database of Patterns and Sources currently documents 12 Rabbitware patterns (simply search under “rabbitware”, with more due to be 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 at TCC website. View larger image. See past Patterns of the Month.
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Thanks to David Hoexter for preparing the "Pattern of the Month." | |
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A Day at the Brimfield Antique Flea Markets
Since 1959, Brimfield, Massachusetts has been the Antique and Collectibles Capital of the United States. Today, there are 21 independent shows and thousands of dealers. As evident from the map below, there are many opportunities to find treasures at the Brimfield Antique Markets, which we will visit as our optional day just prior to our Spring Conference (transportation from our meeting site included in this Optional Day offer). More information & schedule and registration information. See larger image. See past Photos of the Month.
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Thanks to David Hoexter for preparing the "Photo of the Month." | |
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Wanstead House, Essex
This platter with a view of Wanstead House in Essex is part of Ridgway’s “British Scenery” series. Its source print is from Greig's "The Excursions Through Essex" published in 1819. John & William Ridgway were in business from 1813 to 1830 in Shelton, Hanley, Staffordshire. It is pattern number 9239 in the TCC Database. British views will be a focus at the TCC Spring Conference in Hartford, CT, in May. Speakers will include Dick Henrywood, who covered this series in his Transferware Recorder 3.
Thanks to Scott Hanson for preparing the "Puzzle of the Month."
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The British Buzz: The Relevance of Beekeeping to 19th century British Ceramic Design
Lecturer: Leslie Lambour Bouterie, Independent Scholar, Visiting Curator of Ceramics at James Madison's Montpelier and Visiting Scholar for the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
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. Watch video.
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A Transferware Blog by Judie Siddall
STURGEON, CAVIAR AND TRANSFERWARE
This pot was designed to hold caviar for W.G. White, London, around 1900 (the company is still in business). Read more.
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2021 Recipient of TCC Research Grant, Juliana Falk, USA
Study Title: Full Steam Ahead: A History of Commercial Steamboat Transferware
Abstract: To catalog and record both archaeological fragments and intact objects of transferware made for use on commercial steamboats in the United States in the 19th century.
Contributions to the field of transferware studies: The study will bring to light an area of transferware production that may not have been well known. The research and documentation of archaeological fragments and intact objects of commercial steamboat transferware will provide knowledge of the evolution of the patterns and designs for use on steamboats, including how existing patterns were altered and new patterns were produced. Read article.
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LECTURE, SYMPOSIA, and MEETING INVITATIONS | |
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San Francisco Ceramic Circle
Sunday, March 16, 2025
Transfer-Printed Ceramic Containers for the Philadelphia Consumer Trade
David Hoexter, collector and co-founder of the Transferware Collectors Club
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In person at the Gunn Theater and virtual via Zoom. 11:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time check their website for links | |
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The English Ceramic Circle
March 20, 2025 6PM
Wedgwood & The Society of Dilettanti
The ECC is running a seminar at the V&A Museum devoted to Wedgwood and the Society of Dilettanti.
In person event.
Check the ECC website for more info.
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Transferware Worldwide Lecture Series
April 10, 2025 1PM EDT
Texian Campaigne and other Transfer-printed Wares at Bayou Bend
Speaker: 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.
Members, please check your email in early April for the Zoom link to this lecture. Non-members are also welcome to view future Transferware Worldwide lectures: simply provide your email address to receive the Zoom links and news and information about future TCC programming.
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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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Cleaning Historic Transferware, by Scott Hanson
Antique transferware collector Scott T. Hanson shares his process for removing grime and under-glaze stains from historic Staffordshire transferware dishes. Using close-up photographs and clear text, the process is illustrated and described using two examples. Read more.
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Jugs, by R. K. Henrywood
Before the days of modern packaging the only vessel available for fetching, storing or serving liquids was the simple jug. Jugs were the staple product of many pottery firms and, since most households would need several, the potential market was vast and there was great competition among the manufacturers. Read more.
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India for Transferware Collectors by Michael Sack
Author Michael Sack describes the 2020 tour by 13 transferware enthusiasts to India. The group visited a number of sites that were painted by British artists in the 18th and early 19th century and subsequently incorporated as views on transferware. Images of the pottery, source prints, and locations as they appear today are included. Read this article.
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Database Discovery #16 - A Scottish Mystery November - 2014 by Michael Sack
A simple question from a friend, a retired historian, has set off a chain of research and highlighted a mystery. My friend saw on eBay a 2-7/8” plate titled “Indian Chiefs” (Figure 1) and asked me if I knew of a source print for it. It was made by John Thomson at the Annfield Pottery in Scotland, which was active 1826 to 1883. I told him that the pattern was in the TCC database without a source print, but his curiosity as a historian drove him to do some research on his own. Read more.
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CLUB & INFORMATION WEBSITES | |
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Friends of Blue
Friends of blue was formed over 40 years ago and offers an opportunity for beginners and experts alike to share their interest in printed pottery. We are always delighted to welcome new members to the group. Visit the site.
International Willow Collectors
They’re a group of collectors who passionately share a love of the Willow Pattern. What started as the first-of-its-kind willow convention in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1986, became the International Willow Collectors (IWC), with a purpose to promote and increase the collecting, knowledge and enjoyment of Willow Pattern china. Visit the site.
Find more of the informative resources we've compiled here.
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Annual Winter Americana Auction
Jeffrey S. Evans and Associates
March 5 through March 8
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Included will be a variety of Staffordshire pieces in various patterns, forms, and sizes including a few charming children’s vessels. The selection also includes the first installment of a large Flow Blue and Mulberry collection. The complete catalog at: link to the auction.
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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MORE ABOUT TRANSFERWARE COLLECTORS CLUB | |
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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.
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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. 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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