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

Gardener's companion

Figure
ca. 1785-1790 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Figure of a 'Gardener's companion' in biscuit soft-paste porcelain. She stands on a rocky mound, wearing a broad-rimmed hat and with a watering can in her hands.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleGardener's companion (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Biscuit soft-paste porcelain
Brief description
Figure of a gardener's companion, pair with figure of gardener, biscuit porcelain, William Duesbury & Co., Derby, late 18th century
Physical description
Figure of a 'Gardener's companion' in biscuit soft-paste porcelain. She stands on a rocky mound, wearing a broad-rimmed hat and with a watering can in her hands.
Dimensions
  • Height: 12cm
Height converted from imperial
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'No 204' (Figure model number incised on base)
  • 'J' (Incised on base)
Credit line
Bequeathed by Mr John George Joicey
Associated object
Collection
Accession number
CIRC.687A-1919

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Record createdAugust 14, 2008
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