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Bonnin and Morris of Philadelphia - The First American Porcelain Factory, 1770-1772

English · Paperback / Softback

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Klappentext Excavating the site of the factory has revealed that Bonnin and Morris produced bone porcelain some fifty years earlier than experts had previously believed it was manufactured in America. With wit and a keen eye, Hood examines the larger implications of the failure to establish a large-scale industry in the colonies. Insufficient capital was part of the answer, but Hood also advances the idea that the factory's demise was also the result of price cutting by the East India Company.Originally published in 1972.A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value. Zusammenfassung Excavating the site of the factory has revealed that Bonnin and Morris produced bone porcelain some fifty years earlier than experts had previously believed it was manufactured in America. With wit and a keen eye! Hood examines the larger implications of the failure to establish a large-scale industry in the colonies.

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Authors Graham Hood
Publisher University Of North Carolina
 
Languages English
Product format Paperback / Softback
Released 30.12.2012
 
EAN 9780807839669
ISBN 978-0-8078-3966-9
No. of pages 125
Series UNC Press Enduring Editions
UNC Press Enduring Editions
Subjects Guides > Hobby, home > Creative design
Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories
Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous

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