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Teapot and Cover

early 19th century (Made)
Artist/Maker
Josiah Wedgwood and Sons (Maker)
Place of origin
Etruria (Made)

Teapot with Reliefs of Domestic Employment


Object details

Object type
Teapot and cover
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Teapot
  • Cover
Materials and techniques
Lilac jasper dip stoneware with applied white relief figures.
Brief description
Teapot with reliefs of domestic employment. Made by Wedgwood, Etruria, early 19th century.
Physical description
Teapot with Reliefs of Domestic Employment
Gallery label
  • Teapot with reliefs depicting 'Domestic Employment' made at the factory of Josiah Wedgwood, Etruria, Staffordshire, about 1785-1790 Mark: 'WEDGWOOD' impressed Jasperware with applied reliefs C57&A-1911 The design of the relief decoration is generally attributed to Lady Templetown (1747-1823), an amateur artist, who supplied Wedgwood with 14 sentimental, morally didactic and uplifting subjects.(23/05/2008)
  • Punch pot Made in Staffordshire, about 1750-65 Red stoneware with applied sprig decoration C.21&A-1947(23/05/2008)
Collection
Ceramics Collection
Accession number
C.57A-1911

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Record createdJanuary 27, 2004
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O90205/teapot-and-cover-josiah-wedgwood-and/
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