Printed Pottery

Enjoy printed pottery?

To learn about it – check out the information on blue or colour printing using the links below.

Underglaze blue printing in Britain

Underglaze blue printing on earthenware began in Britain in about 1784. It was used to decorate a wide range of objects with patterns that represented current fashion and popular tradition. Click here for a brief illustrated introduction.

Colour printing

Although underglaze printing on earthenware began with blue, the potters explored colour to attract a wider market. Blue remained the most popular of all the colours available, but click anywhere here to discover what else was on offer.

Francis Dillon and the Staffordshire Potteries

A brief history and some of the products of Francis Dillon, who produced transfer printed pottery in Cobridge, Staffordshire from 1816 – 1840. To view and download the article you click here