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Figure (Bust of Admiral Nelson (possibly))
Wood and Caldwell factory
1820-1845
Category
Ceramics
Creator/Artist/Maker
Wood and Caldwell factory (Possible design inspiration)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Earthenware (buff-colored)
- Lead glaze
Museum Object Number
1967.1872
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1967.1872
Object Name
Figure (Bust of Admiral Nelson (possibly))
Category
Ceramics
Creator (Role)
Wood and Caldwell factory (Possible design inspiration)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Date
1820-1845
Subject(s)
- Lord Nelson
- Military
- Maritime
Materials
- Earthenware (buff-colored)
- Lead glaze
Techniques
- Molded
Dimensions (inches)
7.795 (H) x 4.567 (W) x 3.346 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
19.8 (H) x 11.6 (W) x 8.5 (D)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Halfpenny, Patricia A. 1991 English Earthenware Figures, 1740-1840.
• More elegantly modeled version of what seems to be same bust subject: p. 164, "bronze glazed earthenware" bust of Nelson impressed "WOOD & CALDWELL," c. 1790-1810.