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Offering more than just thoughts on collecting, Expressions of Innocence and Eloquence offers vibrant photographs of the analyzed antiques, courtesy of Gavin Ashworth. Photography displayed in the book makes the catalog both a visual and educational treat for enthusiasts of antiques. Ashworth's specialization in fine and decorative arts is clear within each angle of every photo throughout the book and at JaneKatchercollection.com. This artist, a native of England began his career photographing within the industrial and advertising industry in London, later moving to New York. His contributions to more than 31 publications was led by a commission from the National Gallery of Art and the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art. Ashworth's work ranges from strip weaving to Turkish art and mocha ware . View his masterpieces within the catalog of Expressions of Innocence and Eloquence antique pottery and among the pages of JaneKatchercollection.com.

The craft and skill of each artisan included in the Jane Katcher Collection of Americana is detailed among the pages of Expressions of Innocence and Eloquence. Learn about the daily customs and rituals associated with each piece, from American folk art to mocha ware antique pottery. Displaying elaborate designs with even more elaborate history, mochaware dates back to the mid eighteenth and mid nineteenth centuries. These antiques typically consisted of cream colored potteries with seaweed decorative designs. JaneKatchercollection.com and the accompanying book features several analyses of the uses of these rare antiques, as well as images by Gavin Ashworth photography. Browse through an enormous selection of visually appealing objects with historical and cultured significance at JaneKatchercollection.com.