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OverviewThe early terra cotta, garden wares, tiles, Franciscan line, and Catalina artware produced by the prolific Gladding, McBean and Company from the late 1800s to 1942 are covered and beautifully displayed in this fascinating book. The Franciscan pottery table and artware line, so named to honor the Franciscan Friars who established Spanish Missions in California, was one of the most successful product lines produced by California's Gladding, McBean and Company. Among the dishes displayed here are their most popular patterns, including El Patio, Coronado, Metropolitan, Apple, and Desert Rose. Also featured are the colorful wares made after the firm acquired the Catalina Island Pottery in 1937._x000D_The history of Gladding, McBean covers its establishment in Lincoln, California, in 1873 to its closure in 1984. Values included. This is a wonderful guide book for everyone who loves twentieth century pottery!_x000D_ AUTHOR: James Elliot-Bishop has been collecting and researching Gladding, McBean and Company pottery for many years. He lives in Seattle, Washington. Full Product DetailsAuthor: James F. Elliot-BishopPublisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd Imprint: Schiffer Publishing Ltd Weight: 1.678kg ISBN: 9780764314124ISBN 10: 0764314122 Pages: 240 Publication Date: 19 September 2001 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationJames Elliot-Bishop has been collecting and researching Gladding, McBean and Company pottery for many years. He lives in Seattle, Washington. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |