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On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 140, Factory Ceramics

Elegance

Vase
July 1955 (designed), ca. 1957 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Vase, 'Elegance' pattern, cast earthenware with sprayed glazes, designed by William John Clappison in July 1955, made by Hornsea Pottery Co. Ltd., Yorkshire, ca. 1957


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleElegance (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Cast earthenware with sprayed glazes
Brief description
Vase, 'Elegance' pattern, cast earthenware with sprayed glazes, designed by William John Clappison in July 1955, made by Hornsea Pottery Co. Ltd., Yorkshire, ca. 1957
Gallery label
Vase and bowl 'Elegance' Designed by William John Clappison, made by Hornsea Pottery Co. Ltd., Yorkshire; July 1956, made about 1957 Cast earthenware with sprayed glazes C.246&247-1986 Given by John Clappison and the makers
Credit line
Given by John Clappison and the makers
Collection
Accession number
C.247-1986

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Record createdMay 8, 2008
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