Bournvita
Bournvita Pot
ca. 1934-1939 (manufactured), c. 1934 (designed)
ca. 1934-1939 (manufactured), c. 1934 (designed)
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Earthenware pot and coverof cane-coloured body with clear glaze.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Title | Bournvita (series title) |
| Materials and techniques | Earthenware |
| Brief description | Bournvita pot, earthenware, made by Josiah Wedgwood & Sons Ltd., Stoke-on-Trent, ca. 1934-1939 |
| Physical description | Earthenware pot and coverof cane-coloured body with clear glaze. |
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| Gallery label | Bournvita pot
made by Josiah Wedgwood & Sons Ltd., Stoke-on-Trent, about 1934-1939
Marks: 'Wedgwood' and 'Bourn-vita set / by / Wedgwood / Rd. No. 798848', impressed
Earthenware
C.116:1&2-1996 Given by Oliver Watson(23/05/2008) |
| Credit line | Given by Oliver Watson |
| Object history | The Bournvita beaker and stand were first introduced in September 1933. They were offered in exchange for wrappers and coupons. Cups, saucers, jugs and sugar basin were added to the range in 1934. |
| Bibliographic reference | Maureen Batkin, Wedgwood Ceramics 1846-1959, London, 1982, p223. |
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| Accession number | C.116:1, 2-1996 |
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| Record created | March 31, 2008 |
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