In 1779 an English potter, Josiah Wedgwood, introduced a white-bodied refined earthenware which he termed "Pearl White" which later became known as pearlware. Pearlware had a whiter appearance than creamware due to an increase in the amount of flint added to the body and the addition of cobalt in the glaze. Pearlware was one of the largest ceramic types recovered from Central Trust, second only to creamware. In total, 2,061 fragments were recovered. A variety of decorative techniques are present. These include: transfer-printing, hand-painting, blue and green edged wares, annular and "mocha" decorated wares.
In 1779 an English potter, Josiah Wedgwood, introduced a white-bodied refined earthenware which he termed "Pearl White" which later became known as pearlware. Pearlware had a whiter appearance than creamware due to an increase in the amount of flint added to the body and the addition of cobalt in the glaze. Pearlware was one of the largest ceramic types recovered from Central Trust, second only to creamware. In total, 2,061 fragments were recovered. A variety of decorative techniques are present. These include: transfer-printing, hand-painting, blue and green edged wares, annular and "mocha" decorated wares.
