Poole pottery for the Princess. Fine examples of Poole Pottery, comprising a dinner service of 50 pieces, designed by John Adams, and a shagreen raised with Magnolia white handles, designed by Mrs Truda Carter, will be presented to H R H Princess Elizabeth on the occasion of her forthcoming marriage by the Borough of Poole, Dorset. Photo shows, Miss Gertrude Gilham a Potter for 27 years, has been entrusted with the task of 'throwing' the vase on the potter's wheel. Here she is at work on it.. 7 November 1947