GOUDA, HOLLAND, REGINA, CRISIS WARE

This large Regina pitcher is an example of the type of pottery that grew out of the strikes by Gouda decorators in 1928-1929. The strikes led to the loss of many workers in the early 1930's and to the development of a new style of painting that required less labor and artistry. The style became known as "Crises aardewerk", which means crisis or depression pottery. The method consisted of the layering of different colored glazes. The results were somewhat unpredictable since no one could be certain how the colors would react with each other. The end result was that the products were very colorful and immediately recognizable as "Crisis" works.