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Josiah Wedgwood & Sons

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1827 - 2009

Biographical / Historical

Acquired in 1986 by Waterford Glass Group, which was renamed Waterford Wedgwood plc in July / August 1989.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Printed prospectus for the Wedgwood series of Leighton plates, with order form, [circa 1952]

 Item — 1: Series 3; Series 4; Series 5, Folder: 1
Call Number: MSS 7, Series III
Scope and Contents: Includes brief descriptions of each activity with images of the 12 plates; with a detachable order form."The new series of Wedgwood captures the sturdy charm of New England. Sold only in complete sets of twelve plates at $36.00.""New England Industries, a series of twelve Wedgwood plates reproducing woodcuts by Clare Leighton, perhaps America's best known graphic artist, represents those industries that form the foundation of the New England heritage. They portray the...
Dates: [circa 1952]