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Figure (William Shakespeare)
William Shakespeare
Sampson Smith factory
1860-1865
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
2002.0030.146
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Thomas N. and A. Pat Bernard
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Object Number
2002.0030.146
Object Name
Figure (William Shakespeare)
Title
William Shakespeare
Category
Ceramics - Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Norton Bernard Collection of English Pottery Figures
Creator (Role)
Sampson Smith factory (Possible maker)
Place of Origin
Staffordshire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1860-1865
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Front of base
Inscription: "Shakespeare" in gilt script
Type: Label
Location: Underside
Inscription: Bernard collection label with number "221"
Type: Label
Location: Reverse of base
Inscription: White label bearing "#8" in black ink
Mark/Signature: No
Subject(s)
- Literature
- Shakespeare
- William
- Illustrious Moderns
- Theater
- Literary scene
Materials
- Earthenware (white)
- Lead glaze
Techniques
- Press-molded
- Painted
- Gilded
- Enameled
Dimensions (inches)
18 (H) x 9.2 (W) x 5 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
45 (H) x 23.4 (W) x 12.7 (D)