EXPLANATION OF PLATE 8. 



Figs. 1-10. Formers of wood held in the hand by the potter while "throwing" ware 

 on the wheel, giving shape to the vessel by dexterously applying the 

 bit of wood to the revolving clay. The notches on the formers are 

 for the purpose of securing certain shapes and for finishing lips of jars, 

 etc. The formers were made of apple or pear wood. Morgantown, 

 West Virginia. Cat. No. 178502. Gift of Miss Jennie Thompson. 



