Figure
ca. 1800 (made)
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Figure of Benjamin Franklin, of earthenware, painted in colours. Standing figure, wearing a brown coat, yellow knee-breeches, white stockings, black shoes and a blue cloak thrown over his shoulders. His right hand is stretched out, in his left is a book. Supported on a high square pedestal painted to imitate marble, with a yellow oval medallion in relief on either side. Underneath the pedestal are painted the words 'Dr. Franklin.'
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Lead-glazed earthenware, painted in colours |
| Brief description | Figure of Benjamin Franklin, lead-glazed earthenware painted in colours, perhaps made at the factory of Enoch Wood, Burlsem, ca. 1800 |
| Physical description | Figure of Benjamin Franklin, of earthenware, painted in colours. Standing figure, wearing a brown coat, yellow knee-breeches, white stockings, black shoes and a blue cloak thrown over his shoulders. His right hand is stretched out, in his left is a book. Supported on a high square pedestal painted to imitate marble, with a yellow oval medallion in relief on either side. Underneath the pedestal are painted the words 'Dr. Franklin.' |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Dr. Franklin' (Painted in black inside the pedestal) |
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| Credit line | Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street |
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| Accession number | 2471-1901 |
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| Record created | March 31, 2008 |
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