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| Mid-Century Modern Dinnerware: Ak-Sar-Ben, Denwar Ceramics, Iroquois China Company, Laurel Potteries of California, Royal China Company, Stetson China Company contains a detailed, endnoted history of six American potteries. Special emphasis is placed on their modern production from the mid-century (1935-1965). The book contains hundreds of color photographs and many detailed lists. It also has pricing information and grading guidelines. The book should be a very helpful reference for history buffs, authors, novice and advanced collectors, graduate students, and museum curators. | ![]() |
| Mid-Century Modern Dinnerware: A Pictorial Guide, Ak-Sar-Ben to Pope Gosser is the second book by author, Michael Pratt. This book is a photographic overview of modern American dinnerware from forty-seven different potteries, arranged alphabetically from "A" to "P". The book features both well-known lines and many designs that are important, but less well known. The book features captions that include pattern & shape designer names, pattern year, prices, and pertinent comments. This is the first volume of a two book pictorial series. | ![]() |
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Mid-Century Modern Dinnerware: A Pictorial Guide, Red Wing to Winfield is the second volume in the Pictorial series, featuring the modern designs of thirty potteries from "R" to "W". The book features both prominent and lesser known lines. The book uses informative captions that include pattern & shape designer names, pattern year, prices, and pertinent comments.
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