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Olwyn Cotgreave, aged 20, tracing in platinum the outline of the flower design on a
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Olwyn Cotgreave, aged 20, tracing in platinum the outline of the flower design on a
Olwyn Cotgreave, aged 20, tracing in platinum the outline of the flower design on a dessert plate, one piece in the huge 161 piece dinner set ordered by the King and Queen of England for M and Mme Auriol.
All the pieces are being painted by free-hand painters, mostly young girls at Barlaston near Stoke On Trent.
13th March 1950
Don Smith
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Stoke
England
Media ID 21577846
© Mirrorpix
Artist Ceramics Craft Girl Plates Pottery Worker
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In this photo print, we are transported back to the 1950s, witnessing a moment of artistic dedication and craftsmanship. Olwyn Cotgreave, a young woman of only 20 years old, is seen delicately tracing the intricate flower design on a dessert plate. This particular piece is part of an extraordinary dinner set commissioned by none other than the King and Queen of England for M and Mme Auriol. The grandeur of this project becomes even more impressive as we learn that all 161 pieces in this magnificent set are being painstakingly painted by free-hand painters. Most notably, these talented artists are predominantly young girls from Barlaston near Stoke On Trent. Their skillful hands bring life to each plate with precision and passion. Captured on the 13th of March in 1950, Don Smith's photograph immortalizes not just one individual at work but also symbolizes an era defined by artistry and dedication to craft. The image exudes both grace and strength as Olwyn Cotgreave concentrates intensely on her task. This print serves as a reminder that behind every masterpiece lies countless hours of laborious effort from skilled artisans like Olwyn Cotgreave. It pays homage to their commitment to preserving traditional techniques while creating timeless works of art that continue to captivate us today.
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