A2778 John Slater Collection of Doulton Ware, manufactured at the Nile Street, Burslem Works, Staffordshire, England, from 1877 to 1918, presented by John and Arthur Shorter of Sydney, 1932 (SB).

Doulton Ware, 1877 - 1918

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Object statement

John Slater Collection of Doulton Ware, manufactured at the Nile Street, Burslem Works, Staffordshire, England, from 1877 to 1918, presented by John and Arthur Shorter of Sydney, 1932 (SB).

Production notes

John Slater was the Art Director at Doulton, Nile St Works, Burslem, Staffordshire. He was the author of 3 patents: 1. use of fine lace for the forming of patterns on pottery 2. use of photgraphy on pottery 3. development of a lead glaze which was useful in soldering pipes

History notes

Bought by John Shorter (Snr) & Arthur Shorter from Doultons Nile Street Works, Burslem, in 1919 and brought to Australia. They represented a collection put together by John Slater (art director) from the early days at the Pinder, Bourne & Co factory. In Sydney approx 1/2 of the collection was sold & the remaining was put on display at Shorter House 193 Clarence St in a purpose built 'Honduras Mahogany' case. Donated to MAAS together with the showcase in 1932.

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Description

John Slater Collection of Doulton Ware, manufactured at the Nile Street, Burslem Works, Staffordshire, England, from 1877 to 1918, presented by John and Arthur Shorter of Sydney, 1932 (SB).

Made: 1877 - 1918

Registration number

A2778

Production date

1877 - 1918

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Acquisition credit line

Gift of John and Arthur Shorter, 1932

Currently on public display

+ Display Store, Powerhouse Discovery Centre, Castle Hill

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