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Leeds

Leeds was a popular English factory during the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. The factory, which operated from 1760 to 1878, was best known for its cream-colored earthenware. “Leeds ware” has a distinctive appearance and several characteristics that are easy to recognize.

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