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Art And Reform: Sara Galner, The Saturday Evening Girls, And The Paul Revere Pottery
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The Handmade Ceramics Of The Paul Revere Pottery, Often Enlivened With Stylized Images Of Animals, Flowers Or Abstract Patterns, Are Best Known Today By The Name Of The Girls' Club Whose Members Created The Wares: The Saturday Evening Girls (Seg). Local Reformers Organized This Club In 1899 To Provide Cultural Activities For Young Italian And Jewish Immigrants Of Boston'S North End. Under The Guidance Of Designer And Illustrator Edith Brown, And As A Way Of Helping With Difficult Family Finances, The Group Soon Turned To Crafts. Before Long, Seg Ceramics Had Caught On, And Were Being Sold Through Department Stores In Cities Throughout The Eastern United States; Though Their Success Was Largely Curtailed By World War I, The Pottery Continued To Operate Until 1942. Today, Seg Ware Is Highly Collectible. Art And Reform Offers A Briskly Written, Handsomely Illustrated Introduction To This Episode In Boston'S Cultural History, Discussing The Role Of The Seg Club In The Life Of The City'S Immigrant Community And Its Ties To Education Reform And The Arts And Crafts Movement. The Book Presents Some 50 Examples Of The Ceramics Themselves, Mostly By Sara Galner, One Of The Group'S Most Gifted Members, Showing The Wit, Charm, Quiet Beauty And Lasting Influence Of These Remarkable Decorative Objects.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Art and Reform'? A: The book focuses on the handmade ceramics of the Paul Revere Pottery, created by the Saturday Evening Girls club, highlighting their cultural significance in Boston's immigrant community.
- Q: Who were the Saturday Evening Girls? A: The Saturday Evening Girls were a group of young Italian and Jewish immigrant women in Boston, organized in 1899 to provide cultural activities and craft opportunities.
- Q: What can I expect to find in this book? A: The book includes a briskly written introduction to the Saturday Evening Girls, their pottery, and about 50 illustrated examples of ceramics, primarily by Sara Galner.
- Q: Is 'Art and Reform' suitable for collectors? A: Yes, the book is highly informative for collectors as it discusses the history and significance of SEG ceramics, which are considered highly collectible today.
- Q: When was 'Art and Reform' published? A: The book was published on February 1, 2007.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition, ensuring it is readable and well-maintained.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Art and Reform'? A: The book contains a total of 104 pages.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Art and Reform'? A: The author of the book is Sara Galner, who was also a talented member of the Saturday Evening Girls.
- Q: Does the book discuss the impact of World War I on the pottery? A: Yes, the book addresses how World War I affected the success and operation of the Paul Revere Pottery.