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On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 139, The Curtain Foundation Gallery

Toy Sugar Basin and Cover

1800-1820 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Toy sugar basin and cover of earthenware painted in yellow and brown. Painted with scattered floral sprigs and a yellow band round the edges.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Sugar Basin
  • Cover for Sugar Basin
Materials and techniques
Lead-glazed earthenware painted in yellow and brown
Brief description
Toy sugar basin and cover of earthenware painted in yellow and brown, possibly made in Staffordshire or Yorkshire, ca. 1800-1820
Physical description
Toy sugar basin and cover of earthenware painted in yellow and brown. Painted with scattered floral sprigs and a yellow band round the edges.
Dimensions
  • Height: 6.7cm
  • Diameter: 6cm
Gallery label
Toy sugar basin and cover Made in Staffordshire or Yorkshire, 1800-20 Lead-glazed earthenware C.239&A-1914 Given by Mrs Kate Bentley(23/05/2008)
Credit line
Given by Mrs Kate Bentley
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.239&A-1914

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Record createdMarch 31, 2008
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