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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Title | An Address to the Workmen in the Pottery, on the Subject of Entering into the Service of Foreign Manufacturers (of Porcelain) |
| Reference | General Reference Collection T.1144.(16.) |
| Library | The British Library |
| Date | 1783 |
| Author(s) | Wedgwood, Josiah |
| Place of Publication | Newcastle |
| Description | In this interesting address to the workmen in the pottery/porcelain trade, the famous potter Josiah Wedgwood attempts to dissuade skilled potters from taking employment abroad. Competition amongst porcelain manufactories was rife at the time, and this text provides an interesting insight into that trend. |
| Document Type | Printed Book, Pamphlet |
| Primary Commodity | Porcelain |
| Theme | Production |
| Keywords | labour, fancy goods, ceramic, fashion, craft, artisan, glaze, enamel, gilding, china |
| Region | Europe |
| Places | England, Newcastle |
| Copyright | The British Library |