Quelques réflexions sur l’évolution des « pots de pharmacie », entre technique et art. II - Les «fausses» porcelaines, la porcelaine et les autres matériaux

Abstract

A reflection on Evolution of Pharmacy jars, between Technics and Art, II-Imitations of porcelain, porcelain, and other materials – Importation of porcelains from China induced a modification of taste and earthenware makers had to adapt. Petit feu earthenware, soft porcelain, fine earthenware were responses to this new demand. The decors changed following these new technics. Anyway, during the 19th century, porcelain was used in most Pharmacy shops. Glass was also used for pharmacy jars making. At the end of 19th century, series of glass jars could be seen in most pharmacies. Amongst metals, tin was largely used, then came lead, and, during 20th century, iron boxes were used. Wood was also used for pharmacy jars making. In the case of each of these materials, a quest of esthetics accompanied technical evolution.