The Middleport Pottery of Burgess and Leigh (opened 1888)  

Sponging the ware

 

Location 11 on the index diagram

Still on the first floor we have moved to the 'sponging' shop, the dried ware is rubbed with a damp sponge to remove any joint lines and blemishes. Because the ware has not yet been fired the clay can be softened with the water.

 

'sponging' a jug

Previous is ware air drying in the shop
Next is teapots and cups - more than you can count!

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