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Charger

Artist/Maker

Framed charger with painted decoration depicting a portrait of a woman set amongst yellowy-brown flowers. The woman's brown hair is styled up and she wears a pendant necklace with a black ribbon. The charger is framed in a dark wooden frame with gilding. There are four half-sun motifs in the frame set within semi-circles and an overall square border with dots and gilded lines.


Object details

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Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Charger
  • Frame
Brief description
Framed charger depicting a female portrait and flowers, painted by Rebecca Coleman, Minton Art Pottery, London, 1871-5
Physical description
Framed charger with painted decoration depicting a portrait of a woman set amongst yellowy-brown flowers. The woman's brown hair is styled up and she wears a pendant necklace with a black ribbon. The charger is framed in a dark wooden frame with gilding. There are four half-sun motifs in the frame set within semi-circles and an overall square border with dots and gilded lines.
Dimensions
  • Height: 63cm (Note: Framed)
  • Width: 63cm (Note: Framed)
  • Depth: 7.5cm (Note: Including frame)
Marks and inscriptions
R. Coleman (signature painted on front)
Credit line
Gift of Ian and Rita Smythe
Collection
Accession number
C.78-2018

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Record createdSeptember 6, 2018
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