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The artwares, such as this vase, were made on the back of the utilitarian ware using the same material but more decoratively. Doulton was among the first to rediscover the qualities which made stoneware appropriate for art wares.  Although perfectly functional as a water-container, stoneware's strength and ability to retain a crisp decorative outline recommended it to collectors in Britain and abroad.<br><br><b>People</b><br>Hannah Barlow was one of a family of decorators.  She studied at Lambeth School of Art and joined Doulton's art studio nearby in 1871, her brother Arthur and sisters Florence and Lucy joining her thereafter.  She was the first female artist to work there. 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The 1860s heralded a new phase of artistic production for the pottery.  A working relationship developed with the  local Lambeth School of Art.  Hannah Barlow was the first of a number of talented women decorators who were employed by the firm.","date":{"text":"27/03/2003","earliest":"2003-03-27","latest":"2003-03-27"}},{"text":"Vase\nmade by Doulton & Co., Lambeth Art Pottery, London, England, \n\n\n352-1874 Given by Messrs Doulton & Watts","date":{"text":"23/05/2008","earliest":"2008-05-23","latest":"2008-05-23"}}],"partNumbers":["352-1874"],"accessionNumberNum":"352","accessionNumberPrefix":"","accessionYear":1874,"otherNumbers":[],"copyNumber":"","aspects":["WHOLE"],"assets":["2019LP9334","2019LP7296","2019LU3081"],"recordModificationDate":"2025-04-12","recordCreationDate":"2003-03-27","availableToBook":false}}