"This book would not have been possible without the participation of Gavin Ashworth, our photographer. He is a man with an amazing combination of talents: a great eye for the best and truest shots, endless energy and enthusiasm, and concern and care for all the objects he handles."

Jane Katcher,
Collector and Author


"Gavin Ashworth’s expert and brilliantly produced special photographs have made the design of this work a joy, and his “There’s no ‘I’ in team” attitude made him a delightful colleague."

Wendy A. Cooper,
Senior Curator of Furniture at Winterthur


"This is a book wherein I am but a partner with my photographer, Gavin Ashworth, who, for the first time to my knowledge, has given the commonplace of ceramic history the artistic treatment usually reserved for the grand and costly. Although he would be the last to claim it so, this is as much his book as it is mine."

Ivor Noel Hume,
Archaeologist and Social Historian
reference made to the book “If these pots could talk”


"Gavin Ashworth is a brilliant photographer with a business in New York. He has taken literally thousands of photographs of collections, always attentive to the smallest detail. That he has set himself the highest standards shows only too well in the finished work."

Jonathan Horne,
Preeminent dealer and author in English Earthenware and Stoneware


"The photographs Gavin Ashworth capture not only result in an outstanding product in print, they also save time and money because the exacting standards and color management that he demands in his images and his understanding of prepress and printing processes save time and money throughout the book production. Working with Gavin has taught me this value in excellence."

Gary J. Albert,
Director of Publications, old salem/MESDA


"A separate recognition is made for Gavin Ashworth, master photographer, whose color images honor this publication with their inclusion. Working in the field with Gavin made me realize how a master with the lens made furniture come alive. At times, most of the days were spent in private homes, and it was through truly Herculean efforts that Gavin remained calm when we, acting as his assistants, thought that an image would never be ready. With that said we would like to say that Gavin is great to work with in the field and at night celebrating the day’s efforts. Thanks Gavin, I’m sorry the project is over.."

Bradford L. Rauschenberg,
Co Author “ The Furniture of Charleston 1680-1820


"Gavin Ashworth has had a long and creative association with the American Folk Art Museum for over fifteen years. His extraordinary professionalism, knowledge and attention to detail have added photography of great beauty and integrity to countless catalogs, books and documentary photographs. He has been our primary photographer, loyal colleague and partner without comparison and will continue to be for many years to come. It will be an honor to continue the tradition of including Gavin Ashworth’s photography to the Museums archives and publications."

Janey Fire,
Director of Photographic Services
American Folk Art Museum, New York


"While not an official staff member, Gavin Ashworth was adopted by all of us. Not only is he a skilled photographer, but he also has the most charming manner this side of the Atlantic and could convince any reluctant owner to let us completely dismember their house in quest of the perfect shot or alternatively to allow us to cart it off to be photographed at an off site location."

Anne McPherson,
Charleston SC


"I am an amateur photographer who wanted to be involved. Gavin welcomed my input, crowned it with his own aesthetic and professional skills and in the end masterfully achieved my goals."

S. Robert Teitleman,
Art Collector and Author