Material culture of tableware: Staffordshire pottery and American values

'The Material Culture of Tableware' is a fascinating and authoritative study of patterned tableware in the US.

It undertakes a visual analysis of Johnson Brothers patterns of tableware pottery, with reference to comparable designs by other British companies, such as Spode and Adams.

It examines how this practical genre reflected the aesthetic values, sense of identity and aspirations of the American consumers who purchased its products.

The study also sheds light on British opinions and understandings of American culture.

The book's chronological organisation shows how tableware designs reflected the cultural developments of American society during the long 20th century.