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Potters and Paintresses by Cheryl Buckley
Potters and Paintresses by Cheryl Buckley
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Potters and Paintresses by Cheryl Buckley offers a compelling exploration of the significant, yet often overlooked, contributions made by women to the British pottery industry between 1870 and 1955. While women constituted half of the industry's workforce, their professional achievements were frequently obscured by the patriarchal frameworks that have traditionally dominated design history. This insightful book shifts the focus from merely dating and categorising pottery to examining the lived experiences and professional challenges of women designers and paintresses.
By meticulously documenting the lives of notable figures such as Hannah Barlow, Truda Carter, and Clarice Cliff, Buckley illuminates how these women navigated restrictive gender roles to establish themselves within major studios like Wedgwood and Doulton. The narrative reveals how societal expectations, often grounded in "biological determinism," sought to confine women to "decorative" tasks, while simultaneously showcasing the remarkable ingenuity and autonomy of those who defied these limitations. Essential reading for design enthusiasts and historians alike, this work reclaims a vital part of industrial heritage, ensuring these talented designers finally receive the recognition they have long deserved.
Used (good, see images, minor cover wear)
Softcover
ISBN 0704342111
Potters and Paintresses by Cheryl Buckley offers a compelling exploration of the significant, yet often overlooked, contributions made by women to the British pottery industry between 1870 and 1955. While women constituted half of the industry's workforce, their professional achievements were frequently obscured by the patriarchal frameworks that have traditionally dominated design history. This insightful book shifts the focus from merely dating and categorising pottery to examining the lived experiences and professional challenges of women designers and paintresses.
By meticulously documenting the lives of notable figures such as Hannah Barlow, Truda Carter, and Clarice Cliff, Buckley illuminates how these women navigated restrictive gender roles to establish themselves within major studios like Wedgwood and Doulton. The narrative reveals how societal expectations, often grounded in "biological determinism," sought to confine women to "decorative" tasks, while simultaneously showcasing the remarkable ingenuity and autonomy of those who defied these limitations. Essential reading for design enthusiasts and historians alike, this work reclaims a vital part of industrial heritage, ensuring these talented designers finally receive the recognition they have long deserved.
Used (good, see images, minor cover wear)
Softcover
ISBN 0704342111
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