{"product_id":"the-complete-book-of-florence-ceramics-9780764315282","title":"The Complete Book of Florence Ceramics","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Florence Ceramics Company of Pasadena  California  produced historical and literary figurines  birds  animals  figural pairs  and an extensive line of artware from the early 1940s to 1964. This wonderfully illustrated book identifies them all  complete with names  sizes  colors  current values  and many additional details. Ceramic enthusiasts will enjoy the history of how company founder Florence Ward got her start in the ceramics business and how she researched the designs and period costumes of the figurines. Also included is a discussion of how the wares were produced  patent descriptions related to molding and manufacturing techniques  and interviews with family members and former employees. Florence Wards attention to detail and quality control was truly the \"labor of love\" so aptly described by the authors. Ceramic figurine collectors everywhere will find this extensive resource invaluable and delightful.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45666200551477,"sku":"ByrdShop_0764315285","price":41.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780764315282.jpg?v=1782422744","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-complete-book-of-florence-ceramics-9780764315282","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}