Figure
ca. 1825 (made)
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Porcelain figure of a girl, stands looking a quarter right. Her right arm across her waist, and over which hangs a large bundle of asparagus. Her left arm is at her side and in her hand she holds a small bundle of asparagus. She wears a mobcap, scarf, blouse with three quarter length sleeves, a bodice and full skirt all painted in enamel colours.
The figure stands on a circular base with mound support, painted in green and brown enamel colours. A gilt line around the edge of the base.
The figure stands on a circular base with mound support, painted in green and brown enamel colours. A gilt line around the edge of the base.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Porcelain painted in enamel colours and gilt |
| Brief description | Figure of a girl carrying asparagus, porcelain painted in enamel colours and gilt, Derby Porcelain factory, England, ca. 1825 |
| Physical description | Porcelain figure of a girl, stands looking a quarter right. Her right arm across her waist, and over which hangs a large bundle of asparagus. Her left arm is at her side and in her hand she holds a small bundle of asparagus. She wears a mobcap, scarf, blouse with three quarter length sleeves, a bodice and full skirt all painted in enamel colours. The figure stands on a circular base with mound support, painted in green and brown enamel colours. A gilt line around the edge of the base. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Crossed batons, 'D' and a crown, and '50' (In red) |
| Credit line | Bequeathed by Miss D. B. Simpson |
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| Accession number | C.93-1977 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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