noun
- Plural of creamware; a type of glazed earthenware pottery with a pale cream or yellowish color, typically produced in England from the 18th century onward.
Usage: Primarily used in historical and antiques contexts; Often refers to decorative or tableware items
Examples
- The museum's collection includes several fine examples of English creamwares from the 1700s.
- Collectors prize 18th-century creamwares for their elegant simplicity and durability.
- The antique dealer specialized in creamwares and other period ceramics.
- Victorian households often displayed creamwares on their shelves as both functional and decorative pieces.
- These creamwares were manufactured using techniques that made them more affordable than porcelain.