Brothers in clay : the story of Georgia folk pottery [Checklist and Index of Georgia Folk Potters]
by Burrison, John A., 1942-
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Athens : University of Georgia Press, 1983, 1983. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. [1st edition, 1st printing] ; xviii, 326 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cm. ; OCLC: 8762965 ; LC: NK4025.G4; Dewey: 738.3/09758 ; ISBN: 0820306576; 9780820306575 LCCN: 82-15884 ; Abundantly illustrated, Brothers in Clay tells the story of Georgia's rich folk pottery tradition--the historical forces that shaped it and the families and individual artisans who continue to keep it alive. This pioneering book marked the first intensive study of a southern state's pottery heritage and the first major examination of a native Georgia art form. Drawing on interviews with practicing potters, John A. Burrison ranges widely in his coverage, providing discussions of the folk potters' contributions to Georgia life and their place in southern society; detailed explanations of turning, glazing, and firing processes; and histories of the state's eight major pottery-producing centers, including genealogies of the potting families and the distinctive characteristics of their wares. ; Exhaustive data on Georgia Potters with a list of all the known Georgia potters ; foxing ; names on front ep; VG/VG.
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"With a new preface"--Cover. Includes bibliographical references (p. [305]-307) and index.
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- Title
- Brothers in clay : the story of Georgia folk pottery [Checklist and Index of Georgia Folk Potters]
- Author
- Burrison, John A., 1942-
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0820306576
- ISBN 13
- 9780820306575
- Publisher
- Athens : University of Georgia Press, 1983
- Place of Publication
- Athens, Ga
- Date Published
- 1983
- Keywords
- Albany slip alkaline glaze alkaline-glazed Alvaton ash glaze Atlanta Atlanta area Averett Barrow County Becham Bishop Bowling brother Brumbeloe burned Burrison census century ceramic Charles Cheever Meaders churns clay mill Cleater color plate County pott
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