The Masons' Ironstone China Phenomenon and the Raven Mason Collection

Thursday, 1PM EST

Title: The Masons' Ironstone China Phenomenon and the Raven Mason Collection

Speaker: Deborah Skinner

This paper explores the early years of Miles Mason's manufacturing career and the reasons for this transition from 'Chinaman' to Master Potter. It examines the crucial relationships established by Miles Mason, including the all-important elements of decorative expertise and style. The paper will survey the early years of stone china and ironstone china production and the role of two important patents in the early decades of the 19th Century. The portrait is members of the Mason family.

Deborah Skinner BA AMA PGCHE FHEA is a museum curator and heritage professional, specialising in the history of the British ceramics industry, collections care and significance and professional development for museums and heritage sector staff. Deborah began her curatorial career with the world-renowned ceramics collections at the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery before moving into the University sector where she led post-graduate Masters courses in museum & heritage management. Deborah is now Development Officer for the Raven Mason Ceramics Collection at Keele University, Programme Secretary for the Northern Ceramic Society and Treasurer for the Reginald Haggar Memorial Fund.

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