Not currently on display at the V&A

Figure

ca. 1800 (made)
Place of origin

Figure of faith, earthenware (pearlware body) painted in colours. faith weras a flowered robe, a long purple veil and sandals, and is reading an open book. She stands on a square base inscribed 'Faith' in black lettering in an oblong white band and by her right leg is a shield inscribed 'Shield of Faith'.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
earthenware, moulded and painted
Brief description
Figure of Faith, earthenware, probably made in Staffordshire, ca. 1800
Physical description
Figure of faith, earthenware (pearlware body) painted in colours. faith weras a flowered robe, a long purple veil and sandals, and is reading an open book. She stands on a square base inscribed 'Faith' in black lettering in an oblong white band and by her right leg is a shield inscribed 'Shield of Faith'.
Dimensions
  • Height: 17.8cm
  • Width: 6cm
converted from register
Production typeMass produced
Marks and inscriptions
Transliteration
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Credit line
Given by Mrs Kate Bentley
Object history
Given by Mrs Kate Bentley
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.211-1918

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Record createdApril 14, 2009
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