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Ceramics for the Canadian Market

Ceramics for the Canadian Market

The Gardiner’s collection of ceramics for the Canadian market includes pottery made in Canada in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, with a focus on Ontario and Quebec, and tableware made in England for export to various parts of the British Empire.

The group of tableware made for export to the Canadian market consists of transfer-printed earthenware with Canadian imagery made in the second half of the nineteenth century in the potteries of Staffordshire, England. Presenting arctic scenery, topographical views, and representations of Canadian sports among other themes, these products contributed to the development of a romantic image of Canada, and the dissemination of themes of nationhood and identity.

This collection was greatly enhanced by a gift from Barbara and James Moscovich.

Collection Highlights
Platter with view of Kingston, ON (from British America series)
Artist / Maker: Podmore, Walker and Co.
1840s
Object number: G09.5.1
Platter with View of the Citadel at Kingston (from British America series)
Artist / Maker: Podmore, Walker and Co.
1840s
Object number: G09.5.2
Sugar bowl with inscription: Take a little sugar, Fredericton, N.B.
Artist / Maker: Royal Aller Vale and Watcombe Pottery Co.
1901-1920
Object number: G11.8.11
Gravy Boat Stand with a Man Snowshoeing
Artist / Maker: Bo'Ness Pottery
1880s
Object number: G13.15.1