We are gradually adding 19th-century ceramics to the Diagnostic Artifacts in Maryland webpage. http://www.jefpat.org/diagnostic/Index.htm
We're aiming for something decoration-oriented since terms like 'pearlware' are problematic in terms of identification and dating, but there is a discussion about the creamware/pearlware/whiteware relationship at: http://www.jefpat.org/diagnostic/Post-Colonial%20Ceramics/Shell%20Edged%20Wares/Shell%20Edged%20Wares%202nd%20page.htm#Evolution%20of%20Creamware
Right now colonial ceramics (including creamware) are live, as are shell-edge ceramics and relief molded jugs, and we hope to add transfer prints and annular decorated wares soon. It may not fit in your pocket, but perhaps it could help?
Sara Rivers Cofield
Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory
--- On Thu, 2/19/09, David Parkhill <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
From: David Parkhill <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Pottery Characteristics
To: [log in to unmask]
Date: Thursday, February 19, 2009, 11:32 AM
Friends, Roamins and Country persons I come before you with a challenge!!!
In an effort to become more knowledgeable (doing it the easy way) My ship hath
run aground.
I am trying to develop a SHORT hand held reference for pottery, ceramics
identification. Something that says , "You have Pearlware!". I have
much o files on what, how etc. but nothing to tell a newby, "What is that
piece?"
Earthenware, pearlware, pottery etc. I do have a neat booklet (pocket size)
"Baylors' Pocketbook Guide to Antique Porcelain & Pottery",by
Nancy and Jack Baylor, Baylor, Inc., 720 West 7th Street, Tulsa, Ok 74127 as
well as their "Pocketbook to Antique Glass".
As the old "Dragnet" detective says, "I want just the Facts,
just the facts!" All help will sincerely be appreciated
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