A decorative transfer technique where designs are transferred from specially prepared paper onto ceramic, glass, or other surfaces.
From French 'décalcomanie,' combining 'décalque' (transfer/tracing) and 'manie' (craze). The term emerged in the 1860s as a popular Victorian art technique. It literally means a 'craze for transfers.'
Decalcomania was the Victorian era's version of temporary tattoos for pottery! Artisans could mass-produce decorated plates and tiles by transferring intricate designs, making fine art decoration affordable for the middle class.
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