The potters in Staffordshire, England, developed their arts & their production continuously so that their craft evolved into a worldwide industry & trade. The essays in this volume celebrate the Staffordshire potters, particularly Josiah Wedgwood (1730-1795). Includes articles on: the idea that his fame rests with his being the greatest inventor in the history of pottery; reflections on the Greek origins of Etruscan pottery & Etruria; analyzes the collaboration of George Stubbs & Josiah Wedgwood; shows how Wedgwood used his London showroom to attract the patronage & business of the upper class; explores the influence of Sir William Hamilton on spreading the knowledge of antiquities among potters & the public, & many more.--Amazon.com.

Description: In this interesting address to the workmen in the pottery/porcelain trade, the famous potter Josiah Wedgwood attempts to dissuade skilled potters from taking employment abroad. Competition amongst porcelain manufactories was rife at the time, and this text provides an interesting insight into that trend.