Josiah Wedgwood

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Date:1841

Description:Josiah Wedgwood (1730-1795), pottery manufacturer, was born in Burslem into a family with a long tradition as potters. In 1759 he set up his own pottery in Burslem and was soon successful enough to build a new factory at Etruria in 1768. Wedgwood was a great innovator and introduced Queen's ware (a type of fine earthenware), basalt and jasperware. After his death his descendants carried on the family business.

Mezzotint by S.W. Reynolds after a painting by Sir Joshua Reynolds. Published 1st May 1841 by R. Sheppard, Repository of Arts, Newcastle under Lyme.

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Source: Staffordshire County Buildings Picture Collection

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