Mercury Series; History 50
200 pages; 20 illustrations;6.75x9.5";paper
English This study of the history of pottery production in Medicine Hat, Alberta covers the years 1912 to 1990. It emphasizes the height of the industry's development and success from 1915 to 1960, and focusses on the economic, social impact of the industry both locally and nationally. This book traces the factors that affected the emergence, success, tribulations, and demise of pottery production in Alberta in the context of the province's economic history.