Porcelain and bone china have fascinated patrons, collectors, and makers for centuries. This practical book looks at their composition, making methods, and deco

"This is the book on porcelain we have been waiting for. . . . A remarkable achievement."—Edmund de Waal, author of The Hare with Amber Eyes A sweeping cultur

Illustrates over 1,200 figural shoes, with emphasis on nineteenth and early twentieth century products. Manufacturers include Royal Worcester, Coalport, Spode,