Bust
ca. 1790-1797 (made)
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Bust of the Madonna (Mater Dolorosa), white earthenware (pearlware), painted in colours. Female bust, with flowered robe and green-lined cloak thrown over the head; supported on a rectangular pedestal with bowed front painted to imitate grey marble.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Lead-glazed earthenware, painted in enamels |
| Brief description | Bust of 'Sadness' or Madonna (Mater Dolorosa), lead-glazed earthenware (pearl ware), made at the factory of Ralph Wedgwood, Burslem, Staffordshire, ca. 1790-1797 |
| Physical description | Bust of the Madonna (Mater Dolorosa), white earthenware (pearlware), painted in colours. Female bust, with flowered robe and green-lined cloak thrown over the head; supported on a rectangular pedestal with bowed front painted to imitate grey marble. |
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| Credit line | Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street |
| Object history | Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street. |
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| Bibliographic reference | Halfpenny, Pat, English Earthenware Figures: 1740-1840 (Antique Collectors' Club: 1995) p.148. |
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| Accession number | 2338-1901 |
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| Record created | March 31, 2008 |
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