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Delft – Final Resting Place of William of Orange

February 21, 2012 by
Delft New Church

Delft is Famous for its Blue Delft and as the Final Resting Place of William of Orange: Delft is a town that is best-known the world over for its Blue Delft pottery. But this charming town in the province of South Holland (Zuid-Holland) is equally famous as the final resting place of William of Orange. Delft and the House of Orange Delft is a typical Dutch town located between Rotterdam and The Hague. When William of Orange took up residence here in 1572, that began the town's association … [Read more...]

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Shopping for Genuine Blue Delft Pottery in Delft

February 17, 2012 by
Blue Delft Pottery

Delft Is Famous the World Over for Its Blue and White Delftware: Delft is a city that pottery collectors will be familiar with.  This picturesque city in the South Holland province (Zuid-Holland) is best known for its blue and white tin-glazed pottery known as Delftware. Origin of Delft Pottery Delft pottery was introduced to the Netherlands by Italian migrant potters who brought with them their Majolica (Italian tin-glazed pottery) pottery skills.  They settled around Delft and Haarlem … [Read more...]

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