Early American Folk Pottery: Including The History Of The Bennington Pottery (1918)

Early American Folk Pottery: Including The History Of The Bennington Pottery (1918) by Albert Hastings Pitkin is a comprehensive exploration of the history and techniques of early American folk pottery. The book begins with an overview of the origins of pottery in America and its development over time, including the influence of European and Native American pottery traditions.The author then delves into the history of the Bennington Pottery, one of the most important and influential pottery workshops in early America. Pitkin provides a detailed account of the founding of the pottery, its growth and expansion, and the various artists and craftsmen who worked there over the years.Throughout the book, Pitkin provides detailed descriptions of the techniques and materials used in early American pottery making, including the use of local clays, the use of the potter's wheel, and the various decorative techniques used to create unique and beautiful pottery pieces.The book is illustrated with numerous photographs and illustrations of early American pottery, including many examples of the work produced at the Bennington Pottery. It also includes a glossary of pottery terms and a bibliography for further reading.Overall, Early American Folk Pottery: Including The History Of The Bennington Pottery (1918) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and techniques of early American pottery making. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of early American craftsmen and the beautiful and unique pottery pieces they created.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.