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Portrait medallion, black basalt (stoneware) oval cameo; relief bust in profile to left of Josiah Wedgwood; gilt metal frame. 1887,0307,I.91,
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Throughout the exhibition Josiah Wedgwood's contributions to the decorative arts and his resourcefulness are highlighted. His ability to innovate came from his desire to experiment with his medium, clay, and to take inspiration from a wide range of sources. A potter, an inventor, a factory reformer, abolitionist, a scientist, and an innovator in ceramics, marketing and manufacturing, Wedgwood was a remarkable and fascinating figure whose influence is still felt today.
Jewitt wrote the text and created many of the engravings used for illustration. The illustrations of the Wedgwood factory 'at present are fascinating from a 21st century perspective. A thorough biographer, Jewitt includes many primary sources, including transcriptions of family wills, letters, and legal documents. He describes Wedgwood's involvement in the community and the pottery industry, and includes memorial tributes after his death.