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