Ceramic Makers' Marks

Erica Gibson's comprehensive guide provides a much-needed catalogue of ceramic makers' marks of British French German and American origin found in North American archaeological sites. Consisting of nearly 350 marks from 112 different manufacturers from the mid-19th through early 20th century this catalog provides full information on both the history of the mark and its variants as well as details about the manufacturer. A set of indexes allow for searches by manufacturer location mark elements and common words used. This guide will be of interest not only to historical archaeologists but material culture specialists collectors museum professionals students art historians and others interested in ceramics.