Redware and Stoneware: A History of Pottery Along the Erie Canal

By Jeffrey Bagel - July 15, 2011

Most people today tend to think of pottery as decorative, but in the early 19th century it was an important tool for everyday living. Jeffrey Bagel examines some of the early pliers of the trade in Western New York.

The full content is available in the Summer 2011 Issue.

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Redware and Stoneware: A History of Pottery Along the Erie Canal