Images: Behind the scenes at Pickard China in Antioch
Caster Jeff Wiegel checks the plaster mold while core casting.
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Kilnman Greg Stronczek takes a tray of cups to the kiln.
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The Outlet Factory Store and manufacturing plant for Pickard China in Antioch.
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A plate and vase made by Pickards most famous artist Edward Challinor in 1912 called Wisconsin Dells can be found in the museum at Pickard China.
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A pitcher hand painted in 1895 can be seen in the museum at Pickard China.
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President Andrew Pickard Morgan discusses the process of making the worlds finest china.
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Jerald Konkel works with the automatic glazing machine applying glaze on small plates.
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Decaler Elizabeth Piatek carefully places a special ceramic decal onto a plate.
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Plate maker Jim Porstner arranges plates on the c-machine at Pickard China.
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Lining department manager Marge Jones carefully works on a china piece on the production line.
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Bisque inspector Shawn Roberts works on a cup at Pickard China.
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Cup assembler Diane Frillman attaches a handle to a cup.
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Lining department manager Marge Jones works on detailing of a service piece of china for the U.S. State Department.
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Connie and Chuck Tatooles of Wauconda shop for dinnerware in the factory outlet store in Antioch. The Tatooles have been buying Pickard China since the 1950s.
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