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Introduction
Every home should have one
How did they do that?
Putting on the style

Plain bottle

Creamware, possibly made in Staffordshire, about 1765-1770

The tin-glazed earthenware bottle is enhanced by the coloured decoration. However, the undecorated creamware bottle is still pleasing to the eye because of its simplicity.

Given by Joseph Mayer, 1867.