Not currently on display at the V&A

Plaque

Plaque
ca. 1780-1790 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Staffordshire earthenware oval ceramic plaque depicting David Garrick, c.1780-1790.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitlePlaque (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Earthenware
Brief description
Staffordshire earthenware oval ceramic plaque depicting David Garrick, c.1780-1790
Physical description
Staffordshire earthenware oval ceramic plaque depicting David Garrick, c.1780-1790
Dimensions
  • Height: 21.2cm
  • Width: 15.8cm
Credit line
Accepted by HM Government in lieu of Inheritance Tax and allocated to the Victoria and Albert Museum, 1996
Object history
This object is part of an important personal collection of theatrical material assembled by the actor, Robert Eddison (1908-1991). The collection, which includes ceramics (S.932-1996 to S.1101-1996), architectual plans, architectual Drawing and watercolours, prints, Drawing, rare books and wax figures, was built up by Robert Eddison following World War II, with acquisitions from well-known London dealers and from country outlets visited while on tour. It was regarded as one of the finest collections of Georgian theatrical material in private hands, a high proportion of the material being rare or unique and of national importance. The collection was acquired by the Theatre Museum from the Executors of Robert Eddison as an Acceptance in lieu of Inheritance Tax.
Subject depicted
Summary
Staffordshire earthenware oval ceramic plaque depicting David Garrick, c.1780-1790.
Collection
Accession number
S.1070-1996

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Record createdOctober 20, 2009
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