Author: Samuel SmilesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Wedgwood ware
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
Josiah Wedgwood, F.R.S.
Author: Samuel SmilesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Wedgwood ware
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
Josiah Wedgwood F.R.S.
Author: Samuel SmilesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Decorative arts
Languages : en
Pages : 350
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Josiah Wedgwood, F. R. S. , His Personal History
Author: Samuel Smiles, Jr.Publisher: Palala Press
ISBN: 9781343009370
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 346
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
JOSIAH WEDGWOOD FRS HIS PERSON
Author: Samuel 1812-1904 SmilesPublisher:
ISBN: 9781371877750
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
Josiah Wedgwood, F.R.S., His Personal History
Author: Samuel Smiles, JrPublisher: Palala Press
ISBN: 9781356396443
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Josiah Wedgwood
Author: Samuel SmilesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Wedgwood ware
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Josiah Wedgwood - His Personal History
Author: Sameul SmilesPublisher: Hesperides Press
ISBN: 1443736856
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
An industrial biography, originally published in 1894. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Josiah Wedgewood-Birth and Education - The Wedgewood Family - Josiah Wedgewood Learns his Trade - Partnership with Harrison and Whieldon - Wedgwood begins Business for Himself - Improvement of Ware-Friendship with Bentley - Wedgwood's Marriage - Wedgwood Appointed Queen's Potter - Founding of Etruria-Partnership with Bentley - Roads and Canals Through Staffordshire - Improvement of Models-Chemistry - Amputation of Wedgewood's Right Leg - Wedgewood's Artistic Work - Portraits, Medallions, Artistic Work - Growan Clay-Kaolin-Bottgher-Cookworthy-Manufacture of Porcelain - Wedgewood's Jouney into Cornwall - Wedgewood and Flaxman - Wedgewood at Work again-Death of Bentley - Wedgwood's Pyrometer or Thermometer - The Barberini or Portland Vase - Wedgewood's Personal History-His Son's Education - Character of Wedgewood
JOSIAH WEDGWOOD FRS
Author: Samuel 1812-1904 SmilesPublisher: Wentworth Press
ISBN: 9781371878634
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Josiah Wedgewood, F. R. S. , His Personal History
Author: AnonymousPublisher: Theclassics.Us
ISBN: 9781230265476
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1895 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XVII WEDGWOOD AND FLAXMAN Wedgwood was fortunate as well as wise in associating with himself in the production of his wares perhaps the greatest sculptor whom England has as yet produced. Born on the 6th July, 1755, John Flaxman entered life with no special advantages. His father sold plaster-of-Paris casts in New Street, Covent Garden, and afterward at a little shop in the Strand. The boy was very weakly, and slightly deformed from his birth. As he grew in years he used to sit in a little stuffed chair behind his father's counter, over which he could just see; and there he read and made drawings in black and white from the casts before him. When customers came, he got down from his seat, and, with the help of crutches, went to the shelves, and selected the required articles. Flaxman's mother died when he was seven years old. His father married again, but his step-mother was very kind to him--as much so, indeed, as his own mother had been. The customers who came to the shop took an interest in the invalid boy. One of the most benevolent was the Rev. Mr. Matthew, a man of fine taste, who took an interest in art and artists. "I went," said Mr. Matthew, "to the shop of old Flaxman to have a figure repaired, and, while I was standing, I heard a child cough behind the counter. I looked over, and there I saw a little boy seated on a small chair, with a larger chair before him, on which lay a book he was reading. His pure eyes and beautiful forehead interested me, and I said: 'What book is that?' He raised himself on his crutches, bowed, and said: 'Sir, it is a Latin book, and lam trying to read it.' 'Ay, indeed?' I answered. 'You are a fine boy, but this is not the proper book; I will bring you a right one to-morrow.' I did as I...
Author: Samuel Smiles