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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
The transfer printing machine

 

Detail of the engraved metal roll
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

 

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