Printed and painted transferware for children was produced by most factories in a wide range of shapes and colors. They were often designed to instruct as well entertain, covering a wide range of topics from children's activities to family life, the ABC's, and even lessons on behavior and morality. The potteries also produced items to be given as gifts to children, often with greetings from parents, grandparents and other family members and friends. The TCC Database of Patterns and Sources has recorded more than 2470 children's patterns.
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Issues are published during the year and are made available online. Latest issue: 2026 Vol. XXVII No. 1
Database of Patterns & Sources20,234 patterns and 1,193 sources and still growing.
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Celebrating a milestone of 20,000 patterns and still growing!
EventsJuly 16, 2026, 1PM EDT Worldwide Lecture Series - Pre 1850s Scottish Transfer Printed Wares by George Haggarty
Rich with content for ceramic collectors, researchers, authors, curators, and historic archaeologists, the sites are sure to deliver value for their visitors. The exhibition’s curators continue to enhance them and, now, with site application upgrades, including a new magnification feature and upgraded content management capabilities, the TCC and its collaborators are pleased to relaunch these exhibits, all free to a worldwide audience.
Branded Patriotic America, debuted in 2014 in collaboration with Historic New England, and the Winterthur Museum
Launched in 2015 in partnership with the Northern Ceramic Society.
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