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Semi-automatic printing machines
were introduced -
they have an engraved metal roll which carries the ink,
the pattern is then 'transferred' onto paper and then onto the ware.
The transfer printing machine
Detail of the engraved metal roll
Examples of "potters printers" from the 1881 census for the Potteries area:-
1881 census:
Dwelling: 61 Broom St
Census Place: Stoke Upon Trent, Stafford, England
Name |
Marr | Age | Sex |
Birthplace | Occupation | |
Thomas JOHNSON | W 51 M | Head | Hanley, Stafford | Potters Printer |
Arthur T. JOHNSON | 13 M | Son | Hanley, Stafford | Potters Assistant |
1881 census:
Dwelling: 26 Providence Court
Census Place: Stoke Upon Trent, Stafford, England
Name |
Marr | Age | Sex |
Birthplace | Occupation | |
Henry HORWELL | M 27 M | Head | Hanley, Stafford | Potters Printer |
Hannah HORWELL | M 23 F | Wife | Hanley, Stafford | Potters Transferrer |
Josiah MATTHEWS | W 39 M | Step Brother | Hanley, Stafford | Potters Printer |
Richard HENSHALL | U 19 M | Brother In Law | Hanley, Stafford | Potters Printer |