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Figure group (Tam O'Shanter and Sooter Johnny)
Tam O'Shanter and Sooter Johnny
Sampson Smith factory, Robert Burns, James Thom
1890-1900
Category
Ceramics
Creator/Artist/Maker
Sampson Smith factory (Possible maker)
Place of Origin
Staffordshire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Earthenware (white)
- Lead glaze
Museum Object Number
2002.0030.101
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Thomas N. and A. Pat Bernard
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Object Number
2002.0030.101
Object Name
Figure group (Tam O'Shanter and Sooter Johnny)
Title
Tam O'Shanter and Sooter Johnny
Category
Ceramics - Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Norton Bernard Collection of English Pottery Figures
Creator (Role)
Sampson Smith factory (Possible maker); Robert Burns (Inspiration); James Thom (Inspiration)
Place of Origin
Staffordshire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1890-1900
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Underside
Inscription: Round purple label, handwritten in ink, "220" (Bernard Collection number)
Type: Label
Location: Underside
Inscription: Rectangular label with "$210.00" handwritten in ink.
Type: Label
Location: Underside
Inscription: Small rectangular adhesive label is found on the back of the group, handwritten in ink, "1400".
Mark/Signature: No
Subject(s)
- Literature
- Robert Burns
- Literary scene
Materials
- Earthenware (white)
- Lead glaze
Techniques
- Molded
- Painted
- Enameled
- Gilded
Dimensions (inches)
12.5 (H) x 9.625 (W) x 4.063 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
31.75 (H) x 24.448 (W) x 10.32 (D)