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Filling saggers with clay ware, Alfred Meakin
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Filling saggers with clay ware, Alfred Meakin
Filling saggers with clay ware and placing in position in the Bisque oven Date: 1913
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Clay Filling Meakin Oven Placing Position Pottery Stoke Trent Ware Bisque Saggers
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This evocative photograph captures the intricate process of filling saggers with freshly made clay ware during the bisque firing stage at a pottery workshop in Stoke-on-Trent, England, in April 1913. The saggers, large, earthenware containers, are essential for the production of high-quality pottery as they protect the individual pieces from coming into direct contact with the hot oven walls, preventing them from cracking or warping during the firing process. In this image, skilled craftsmen meticulously fill each sagger with carefully shaped clay ware, ensuring that each piece is perfectly positioned to maximize the use of space and minimize the risk of damage. The saggers are then carefully placed in the bisque oven, ready to undergo the first stage of the firing process. The scene is set against the backdrop of the bustling pottery industry in Stoke-on-Trent, a city renowned for its rich heritage in ceramics production. The 1910s were a period of significant growth and innovation in the industry, with new technologies and techniques being adopted to increase efficiency and improve the quality of the final products. The royal visit of King George V and Queen Mary to the city in 1913, just a few weeks before this photograph was taken, brought further attention and recognition to the pottery industry in Stoke-on-Trent. Alfred Meakin, the renowned potter and businessman, was among the many pottery entrepreneurs who showcased their wares to the royal couple during their visit. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the behind-the-scenes world of pottery production during this fascinating era in the history of the industry.
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