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

Figure

ca. 1870-1880 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Figure of a hawker in glazed white porcelain. He carries an empty basket over his right arm, and hold his left had to his face in the act of shouting.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Porcelain, glazed
Brief description
Figure of a hawker in glazed white porcelain, modelled by R.W. Martin, Bailey & Co., Fulham, ca. 1870-1880
Physical description
Figure of a hawker in glazed white porcelain. He carries an empty basket over his right arm, and hold his left had to his face in the act of shouting.
Dimensions
  • Height: 17.5cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'C I C B' [in monogram]
  • 'FULHAM' (Impressed)
Credit line
Given by Mr C.B. Farmer
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.742-1917

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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