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On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 138, The Harry and Carol Djanogly Gallery

Bachelor's Nightcap

ca. 1810-1820 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

'Bachelor's nightcap', lead-glazed earthenware painted with enamels. Comprising the functions of a tobacco jar with a covered goblet, circular stand, weight and candlestick. Goblet painted with river landscapes and the jar with rose heads.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 6 parts.

  • Bachelors Nightcap
  • Bachelors Nightcap
  • Bachelors Nightcap
  • Bachelors Nightcap
  • Bachelors Nightcap
  • Bachelors Nightcap
Materials and techniques
Lead-glazed earthenware painted with enamels
Brief description
'Bachelor's nightcap', lead-glazed earthenware painted with enamels, made in Staffordshire or North East England, 1810-1820.
Physical description
'Bachelor's nightcap', lead-glazed earthenware painted with enamels. Comprising the functions of a tobacco jar with a covered goblet, circular stand, weight and candlestick. Goblet painted with river landscapes and the jar with rose heads.
Dimensions
  • Height: 48.9cm
Gallery label
"Bachelor's nightcap", comprising the functions of tobacco jar, covered goblet and taperstick Made in StaffordshireNorth East England, about 1810-1820 Lead-glazed earthenware, painted in enamels C.108 to E-1967 Anonymous gift(23/05/2008)
Credit line
Given by an anonymous donor
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.108 to E-1967

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Record createdMarch 31, 2008
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