Figure Group
ca. 1830 (made)
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Figure group in moulded lead-glazed earthenware painted with enamels of a man and woman. They tussle over a pair of breeches in front of a fireplace with a large clock above, and impressed on plaques on either side with the phrase 'Conquer or Die' on one, and with 'Who shall ware the breches' (sic) on the other.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Moulded lead-glazed earthenware painted with enamel |
| Brief description | Figure group in moulded lead-glazed earthenware painted with enamels of a man and woman, Staffordshire, ca. 1830. |
| Physical description | Figure group in moulded lead-glazed earthenware painted with enamels of a man and woman. They tussle over a pair of breeches in front of a fireplace with a large clock above, and impressed on plaques on either side with the phrase 'Conquer or Die' on one, and with 'Who shall ware the breches' (sic) on the other. |
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| Credit line | Purchased through the Julie and Robert Breckman Staffordshire Fund |
| Object history | Who Wears the Breeches is a familiar theme, common in Dutch prints of the 17th century, and also the basis of The Taming of the Shrew. This figure illustrates a contemporary early 19th century poem, recounting how Sammy Spar and Peggy Plumper fought until she was knocked down and led to the church, "... as loving as could be". Robin Hildyard, 19/12/2002. |
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| Accession number | C.131-2003 |
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| Record created | November 13, 2003 |
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