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ca. 1834-1843 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Lead-glazed earthenware bust of W. M. Clowes, Primitive Methodist Preacher. He is represented wearing a black coat and waistcoat and a loose linen collar. The bust is supported on a rectangular moulded pedestal.

Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Lead-glazed earthenware, painted in colours
Brief description
Bust of W. M. Clowes, Primitive Methodist Preacher, lead-glazed earthenware, made by Barker, Sutton and Till, Sych Pottery, Burslem, ca. 1834-1843
Physical description
Lead-glazed earthenware bust of W. M. Clowes, Primitive Methodist Preacher. He is represented wearing a black coat and waistcoat and a loose linen collar. The bust is supported on a rectangular moulded pedestal.
Dimensions
  • Height: 27.3cm
  • Width: 16.5cm
Marks and inscriptions
'B.S. & T.' above 'BURSLEM' amid scrollwork and sprigs (painted in brown)
Gallery label
(23/05/2008)
Bust depicting W.M. Clowes, Primitive Methodist Preacher
Made by Barker, Sutton and Till, Sych Pottery, Burslem, Staffordshire, about 1834-43
Marks: 'B.S. & T.', above 'BURSLEM' amid scrollwork and sprigs, painted in brown
Lead-glazed earthenware

C.699-1909 Given by Mr Seymour S. Abelson
Credit line
Given by Mr Seymour S. Abelson
Production
Made at Sych Pottery, Burslem.
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.699-1909

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Record createdMarch 31, 2008
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