A technical and historical survey of English porcelain and the factories that developed it. Burton helps readers move from individual makers and marks to a coherent account of materials, production, style, and industry.
Sources for William Burton — A History and Description of English Porcelain
William Burton — A History and Description of English Porcelain in Ceramic Arts
Held in the Ceramic Arts chamber of the Babel Nexus Index.
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