Figure
1930-1939 (made)
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The town crier figure is made of painted die cast lead, wearing blue coat and breeches, and tricorn hat, and red waistcoat, yellow on legs, black shoes, and gold and red trim. Carrying a gold bell in right hand and holding a white book or paper in left hand.
Object details
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| Brief description | Town crier in tricorn hat and cape, die cast lead, England, ca. 1930s |
| Physical description | The town crier figure is made of painted die cast lead, wearing blue coat and breeches, and tricorn hat, and red waistcoat, yellow on legs, black shoes, and gold and red trim. Carrying a gold bell in right hand and holding a white book or paper in left hand. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Copyright' (on base) |
| Object history | Purchased in 1979 from Ian Grant. (With MISC.198 to 204-1979) [79/1684] |
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| Accession number | MISC.205-1979 |
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| Record created | July 1, 2009 |
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