Articles related to "Earthenware"



Chinese Earthenware Figurines
In many ancient Chinese tombs, clay figurines and pottery accompanied the dead.
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Frankoma Pottery
Frankoma pottery is considered by many to be America's foremost earthenware and has become very collectible. Learn about its origin and the reasons for its popularity.
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Niloak Pottery
An attractive swirled pattern in the clay characterizes the unusual Niloak pottery known as Missionware.
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Antiques Q&A, Part II
A collector of dinnerware inquires about her early earthenware platter.
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Decorating How-to: Leaves, Gourds, Grasses
Inexpensive and easy ways to decorate or "dress" your home for Autumn.
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Preserving the Banana Fruit by Smoke-Drying Method.
The method presented for preserving banana fruit by smoke drying is carried out with no modern machinery emphasizing the fact that preservation is done at very low levels of technological advancement.The lack of improvement may be the hindrance to commercial benefits being realized.
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Introduction to Taoist Art
What are the "origins" of Taoist art? Explore art of China's earliest dynasties, as well as the role of Taoist artists in feudal society.
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Herbs to Dye For
Herbs from a dyer's garden.
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1890 to 1920 Ice Cream Pudding Recipes
Antique cookbooks reveal so much about the culture of their period. Ice cream could be plain vanilla to exotic fruits and nuts flavors made in your own kitchen.
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America's First China Company
In 1770, when Philadelphia was the second richest city in the British Empire, status meant American-made silver and cabinetry. But fine china still had to be imported.
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History of Quantity Cooking, Part 3:
The sixteenth century brought food from overseas. It also brought Italian cuisine to France when Catherine de’ Medici of Florence married King Henry II. Catherine brought a staff of Italian cooks to Paris.
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Kootenay School of Art at BC Gallery of Ceramics
3 Ceramics instructors and 9 graduate professional artists from the Kootenay School of Art present a landmark group exhibition of pottery, clay paintings and sculpture.
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The Potteries of New England, Part II: Hampshire and Marblehead
Exploring the potteries of New England, from the late 18th century through the early 20th century.
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Colonial America Recipes: Pickling Vegetables
How onions, red cabbage, beans and nasturtiums were pickled in 19th century America.
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Ancient Japanese Clay Figures at British Museum
Japan's National Treasures, the Jomon clay figures, or Dogu, were believed to have spiritual and healing powers.
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Korean Food: Kimchi
The history and preparation of the traditional Korean food, kimchi
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Portuguese Pottery
Pottery collections
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A History of Ceramic Tiles
Ceramic tile has a history stretching back more than one thousand years.
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Winterthur Museum
Fantastic collection of early Americana in an elegant country estate and gardens.
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Ethiopian Kava at Fasika
If you think you owe your daily caffeine rush to South American coffee beans, take a sip of Ethiopian coffee and think again.
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Celadon - The Choice of Kings
Celadon is the pottery that Korea is most famous for. Its simplicity and harmony reflect the culture of the KOrean people.
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Colonial America: Recipes for Cucumber and Rhubarb Preserves
How cucumbers were preserved to imitate ginger and how preserves were made out of rhubarb in 19th century America.
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Pierre Auguste Renoir
Article on French Impressionist Pierre Auguste Renoir
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Wheat and Wild Arrangement
A very simple but elegant arrangement to grace your home.
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Beer History: From Cave Men to Beer Gods
Ever wonder when or how beer was invented -or by whom? Based on archeological evidence, this article provides a glimpse into our beer brewing past.
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British Museum Highlights
A visit to London's British Museum wouldn't be complete without viewing the highlights of the Greek and Egyptian galleries and the exhibit in the former Kings Library
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Discovering Coloma, California
James Marshall State Historic Park tells 1848 California gold rush story with Sutter's Mill replica, Chilean and Mexican Arrastres, Chinese Store and pioneer buildings..
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Gnostic Gospels of the Nag Hammadi Scrolls
The Gnostic Gospels of the Nag Hammadi contained in 13 codices and 52 treatises are fascinating for academic historians and religious theologians alike.
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Jumbo Book of Outdoor Art
Article on French Impressionist Pierre Auguste Renoir
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Traditional Meals in Madrid
Classic dishes in Madrid include robust stews, roast lamb and suckling pig, cooked in wood-burning ovens, best enjoyed in the city's most typical restaurants.
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Beef tangia with herbs
A Moroccan dish, traditionally cooked by men and eaten outside.
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Boston Baked Beans 1890
While we await the results of Great Boston Baked Bean Recipe Search, here's an interesting and authentic-sounding recipe with intriguing directions.
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Don't Go Home Without One
What to buy on your Irish shopping spree.
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Frugal Shrubs, Robs, Cordials and Vinegars!
Frugal hot and warming winter beverages to help ward off coughs and colds.
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Glossary of Siege Warfare terms - part 3
Extend your wargaming vocabulary further with this third catalogue of medieval siege warfare terms.
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Legends of Christmas Giving
Legends of Christmas giving and a special gift for you.
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Lighten Up for Summer
Suggestions for turning your "winter" decor into "summer" without spending a penny.
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Prehistoric Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein's history of settlement goes back to at least 5000 BC.
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Shopping in Korea: Insa-dong a cultural nexus
Insa-dong is a shopping area of Seoul with huge cultural significance. Famous for its antiques and reproductions it provides foreigners woith a unique insight into non-modern Korea.
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Stangl Pottery, an American Original
Despite the evolution of Stangl Pottery from Fulper to Pfaltzgraf, its colorful dinnerware and bird figurines continue to be highly sought after by collectors.
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The History of Toys and Games
Did you know that toys and games have been part of childhood for thousands of years? As early as 4000 B.C. (before Christ), games became a source of entertainment.
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The Things We Put In Our Mouths
That white, blue or multi-colored goo you put on your toothbrush did not start out that way. Read the ingredients for ancient recipes for toothpaste, and you will be thankful toothpaste has come a long way, baby.
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Weller Art Pottery
One of today's most popular collectible art pottery manufacturers, Weller began in Ohio in a one-room log cabin!
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William Morris Part II
The second of a two part series, this article includes examples of Morris’s most popular works.
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48 Hours in Salzburg
There's more to Salzburg than Mozart. In just a weekend, you can go hiking, visit a monastic beer garden, and cram in as much culture as you've got room for.
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All About Fondue
The humble origins of Fondue began in the Swiss Alps, but today Fondue can be found in kitchens around the world and in upscale restaurants as well.
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An Insider's Look at Nanjing
Nanjing was the first capital of the Republic of China and it's a worthwhile stop on any China itinerary.
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British Food - Yorkshire Pudding Recipe
The combination of roast beef and Yorkshire pudding has been Britain's traditional Sunday lunch for hundreds of years. Some say it is England's national dish.
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Build Your Own Garden
Constructing a kitchen garden can provide fresh produce for several seasons.
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Ceramic fine Figurines Poured from Moulds
Today fine ceramic figurines are not only credited to the artistic merit of a master craftsperson as we have beautiful moulds available.
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