{"title":"SSGB x Bev Milward","description":"\u003cp\u003eSince our first collaboration in 2023, ceramic artist Bev Milward has produced three distinct designs using material from our archives. With these collections Bev aimed to connect the experience of Victorian audiences who first saw and travelled on SS Great Britain with those of our modern day visitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased in Bristol, Bev is inspired by the UK's strong tradition of commemorative ceramics. Her designs bring to life historical designs with a modern twist, using traditional artistic techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBev's Victorian pudding design, based on her visits to the museum to learn about food on board ship, brings to life the contrast between fine first class fare and the biscuits (and weevils) eternally present in steerage food!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer second set of designs combines the now rare Victorian technique of copper lustre, contemporary images from the SSGB's archive, and Bev's own quirky references to modern life. This unique chinaware mirrors the real Victorian commemorative china available to see in the Being Brunel museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally the Windjammer mug, produced in a collaboration with Beth Calverley's poetry machine, brings to life the feelings experienced by travellers all over the world, as well as those who may find themselves in choppy waters while on dry land.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ssgb-x-stokes-croft-china-mug-limited-edition","title":"SSGB x Bev Milward Hand-Painted Mug (Limited Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003eDesigned in a collaboration between artist Bev Milward and the SS Great Britain, these unique china mugs combine archival images from the Illustrated London News with beautiful hand painted copper lustre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by the antique Victorian china used on board the ship, as well as the modern-day experience of visiting the SS Great Britain as a museum, these limited edition mugs offer something different and striking. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBev has created these designs using images from both the SS Great Britain's archives and the ceramic archives at Stokes Croft China. Each piece has been hand decorated with ceramic transfers and copper lustre before firing. In addition, this particular mug design has hand-painted colour added to the images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBev is interested in the longevity and sentimentality of ceramics, how they infiltrate our lives and can be used as a tool for communication long after leaving the maker. This project combines history and long-lost artisan skills to create a product which feels both traditional and fresh at the same time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach of these mugs has been hand-painted before firing, therefore each mug is slightly different. We would recommend purchasing your mug in person from our gift shop to enable you to choose your favourite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*Please Note - due to the copper lustre, these mugs are not safe to use in a microwave*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 85 x 110 x 85 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine bone china\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BEV MILWARD (STOKES CROFT CHINA)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42447413346460,"sku":"FC-SCC-008-HP","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0480\/8759\/7212\/files\/SSGBxSCCHandPaintedMugSmallerSizeShip.jpg?v=1699544551"},{"product_id":"ssgb-x-stokes-croft-china-pudding-mug","title":"SSGB x Bev Milward Pudding Mug","description":"\u003cp\u003eDesigned in a collaboration between artist Bev Milward and the SS Great Britain, these unique china mugs feature a beautiful artist's impression of the puddings and cakes which would have been eaten by first class passengers at sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by the antique Victorian china used on board the ship, as well as the modern-day experience of visiting the SS Great Britain as a museum, these limited edition mugs offer something different and striking. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBev created these designs using her own sketches from a visit to the SS Great Britain. Each piece has been hand decorated with ceramic transfers before firing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBev is interested in the longevity and sentimentality of ceramics, how they infiltrate our lives and can be used as a tool for communication long after leaving the maker. This project combines history and long-lost artisan skills to create a product which feels both traditional and fresh at the same time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine bone china\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 90mm x 85mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese mugs are dishwasher and microwave safe, however their life will be prolonged if they are hand-washed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BEV MILWARD (STOKES CROFT CHINA)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42412605964444,"sku":"X-391","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0480\/8759\/7212\/files\/PuddingMug.jpg?v=1709305497"},{"product_id":"ssgb-x-stokes-croft-china-jug-limited-edition","title":"SSGB x Bev Milward Hand-Painted Jug (Limited Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003eDesigned in a collaboration between artist Bev Milward and the SS Great Britain, these elegant milk jugs combine archival images from the Illustrated London News with beautiful hand painted copper lustre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by the antique Victorian china used on board the ship, as well as the modern-day experience of visiting the SS Great Britain as a museum, these limited edition jugs offer something different and striking. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBev has created these designs using images from both the SS Great Britain's archives and the ceramic archives at Stokes Croft China. Each piece has been hand decorated with ceramic transfers and copper lustre before firing. In addition, this particular jug design has hand-painted colour added to the images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBev is interested in the longevity and sentimentality of ceramics, how they infiltrate our lives and can be used as a tool for communication long after leaving the maker. This project combines history and long-lost artisan skills to create a product which feels both traditional and fresh at the same time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach of these jugs has been hand-painted before firing, therefore each is slightly different. We would recommend purchasing yours in person from our gift shop to enable you to choose your favourite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*Please Note - due to the copper lustre, these jugs are not safe to use in a microwave*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 130 x 160 x 80 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine bone china\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BEV MILWARD (STOKES CROFT CHINA)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42471052869788,"sku":"X-390","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0480\/8759\/7212\/files\/SSGB_x_Bev_Milward_Hand_Painted_Jug.jpg?v=1754558060"},{"product_id":"ssgb-x-stokes-croft-china-hand-painted-plate-ship","title":"SSGB x Bev Milward Hand-Painted Ship Plate","description":"\u003cp\u003eDesigned in a collaboration between artist Bev Milward and the SS Great Britain, these beautiful plates\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecombine archival images from the Illustrated London News with beautiful hand painted copper lustre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by the antique Victorian china used on board the ship, as well as the modern-day experience of visiting the SS Great Britain as a museum, these limited edition plates\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoffer something different and striking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBev has created these designs using images from both the SS Great Britain's archives and the ceramic archives at Stokes Croft China. Each piece has been hand decorated with ceramic transfers and copper lustre before firing. In addition, this particular plate\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edesign has hand-painted colour added to the images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBev is interested in the longevity and sentimentality of ceramics, how they infiltrate our lives and can be used as a tool for communication long after leaving the maker. This project combines history and long-lost artisan skills to create a product which feels both traditional and fresh at the same time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach of these plates has been hand-painted before firing, therefore each is slightly different. We would recommend purchasing yours in person from our gift shop to enable you to choose your favourite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*Please Note - due to the copper lustre, these plates are not safe to use in a microwave*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 200 x 20mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine bone china\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BEV MILWARD (STOKES CROFT CHINA)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42494785978524,"sku":"X-152","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0480\/8759\/7212\/files\/Hand-PaintedShipPlateDetail.jpg?v=1684763626"},{"product_id":"ssgb-x-stokes-croft-china-hand-painted-cannister","title":"SSGB x Bev Milward Hand-Painted Cannister","description":"\u003cp\u003eDesigned in a collaboration between artist Bev Milward and the SS Great Britain, these quirky cannisters with lids\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecombine archival images from the Illustrated London News with beautiful hand painted copper lustre. Each cannister features an image of the SS Great Britain on one side and the Clifton Suspension Bridge on the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by the antique Victorian china used on board the ship, as well as the modern-day experience of visiting the SS Great Britain as a museum, these limited edition pieces\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoffer something different and striking. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBev has created these designs using images from both the SS Great Britain's archives and the ceramic archives at Stokes Croft China. Each piece has been hand decorated with ceramic transfers and copper lustre before firing. In addition, this particular cannister\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edesign has hand-painted colour added to the images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBev is interested in the longevity and sentimentality of ceramics, how they infiltrate our lives and can be used as a tool for communication long after leaving the maker. This project combines history and long-lost artisan skills to create a product which feels both traditional and fresh at the same time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach of these cannisters has been hand-painted before firing, therefore each is slightly different. We would recommend purchasing yours in person from our gift shop to enable you to choose your favourite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*Please Note - due to the copper lustre, these items are not safe to use in a microwave*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 160 x 100mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine bone china\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BEV MILWARD (STOKES CROFT CHINA)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42494790172828,"sku":"X-389","price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0480\/8759\/7212\/files\/Hand-PaintedCannisterShip.jpg?v=1684763044"},{"product_id":"ssgb-x-stokes-croft-china-copper-lustre-tile","title":"SSGB x Bev Milward Hand-Painted Gorge Tile","description":"\u003cp\u003eDesigned in a collaboration between artist Bev Milward and the SS Great Britain, these decorative tiles combine archival images from the Illustrated London News with beautiful hand painted copper lustre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by the antique Victorian china used on board the ship, as well as the modern-day experience of visiting the SS Great Britain as a museum, these tiles are both practical and attractive. Use them as a trivet for hot dishes, or simply display them in a room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBev has created these designs using images from both the SS Great Britain's archives and the ceramic archives at Stokes Croft China. Each piece has been hand decorated with ceramic transfers and copper lustre before firing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBev is interested in the longevity and sentimentality of ceramics, how they infiltrate our lives and can be used as a tool for communication long after leaving the maker. This project combines history and long-lost artisan skills to create a product which feels both traditional and fresh at the same time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 150 x 150 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BEV MILWARD (STOKES CROFT CHINA)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42788906074268,"sku":"FC-SCC-018","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0480\/8759\/7212\/files\/SSGBxSCCHandPaintedGorgeTile.jpg?v=1699721012"},{"product_id":"ssgb-x-stokes-croft-china-tea-light-holder","title":"SSGB x Bev Milward Tea Light Holder","description":"\u003cp\u003eDesigned in a collaboration between artist Bev Milward and the SS Great Britain, these pretty tea light holders feature archival images from the Illustrated London News.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by the antique Victorian china used on board the ship, as well as the modern-day experience of visiting the SS Great Britain as a museum, these tea light holders bring a touch of nostalgia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBev has created these designs using images from both the SS Great Britain's archives and the ceramic archives at Stokes Croft China. Each piece has been hand decorated with ceramic transfers before firing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBev is interested in the longevity and sentimentality of ceramics, how they infiltrate our lives and can be used as a tool for communication long after leaving the maker. This project combines history and long-lost artisan skills to create a product which feels both traditional and fresh at the same time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 60 x 50mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BEV MILWARD (STOKES CROFT CHINA)","offers":[{"title":"Ship","offer_id":42808678744220,"sku":"FC-SCC-020-SSGB","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Suspension Bridge","offer_id":42808678776988,"sku":"FC-SCC-020-SB","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0480\/8759\/7212\/files\/TeaLightHolderStokesCroftChina.jpg?v=1714485583"},{"product_id":"ssgb-x-stokes-croft-china-hand-painted-ship-tile","title":"SSGB x Bev Milward Hand-Painted Ship Tile","description":"\u003cp\u003eDesigned in a collaboration between artist Bev Milward and the SS Great Britain, these decorative tiles combine archival images from the Illustrated London News with beautiful hand painted copper lustre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by the antique Victorian china used on board the ship, as well as the modern-day experience of visiting the SS Great Britain as a museum, these tiles are both practical and attractive. Use them as a trivet for hot dishes, or simply display them in a room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBev has created these designs using images from both the SS Great Britain's archives and the ceramic archives at Stokes Croft China. Each piece has been hand decorated with ceramic transfers and copper lustre before firing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBev is interested in the longevity and sentimentality of ceramics, how they infiltrate our lives and can be used as a tool for communication long after leaving the maker. This project combines history and long-lost artisan skills to create a product which feels both traditional and fresh at the same time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 150 x 150 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BEV MILWARD (STOKES CROFT CHINA)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42788943069340,"sku":"FC-SCC-019","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0480\/8759\/7212\/files\/SSGBxSCCHandPaintedShipTile.jpg?v=1699720982"},{"product_id":"ssgb-x-stokes-croft-china-weevil-box","title":"SSGB x Bev Milward Weevil Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese adorable miniature trinket boxes are made of bone china and feature designs drawn by artist Bev Milward. They come in a range of shapes and designs, with ship's biscuits and weevils decorating the lids and insides of the boxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBev visited the ship and museums to do research for her designs, and was inspired by the wide range of food eaten by passengers on board ship:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Whilst the passengers in First Class dined on Fricasee of Fowl and Plum Pudding, those in third class were fuelled by ship's biscuits. It was customary to give them a tap to dislodge the weevils that might lurk inside.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign will be selected at random unless requested in order notes. We will endeavour to give you your preferred design, but these are subject to availability.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 20mm diameter approx\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BEV MILWARD (STOKES CROFT CHINA)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43136997752988,"sku":"X-FC-VFD-066","price":7.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0480\/8759\/7212\/files\/WeevilTrinketBoxesBiscuitLidWeevilInside.jpg?v=1710153737"},{"product_id":"ssgb-x-bev-milward-pudding-mug-copy","title":"SSGB x Bev Milward Windjammer Mug","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn amalgamation of poetry and history combine to make this beautiful hand-decorated china mug. With words by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thepoetrymachine.live\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Poetry Machine\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBeth Calverley\u003c\/a\u003e and designed by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bevmilward.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Bev Milward\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBev Milward\u003c\/a\u003e, this collaboration of female artists has created a thoughtful gift and souvenir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2024 poet Beth Calverley visited the SS Great Britain with her poetry machine and spent a day speaking to our visitors, hearing their experiences of being on board the ship. By weaving their conversations into the things she learned about SSGB's real-life passengers, she produced the original poem 'Windjammer'. Extracts from the poem feature in the design of this mug, along with images of the ship, a helm and rope design. The rope motif in particular takes inspiration from the designs of original chinaware used on board the SS Great Britain during her working life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead the full text of the poem \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.ssgreatbritain.org\/blogs\/product-stories-1\/windjammer-a-poem-for-the-ss-great-britain\" title=\"Windjammer: A Poem for the SS Great Britain\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBev Milward is a ceramics artist based in Bristol. She uses remainder chinaware, made in Stoke, to produce limited ranges of commemorative pieces. 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