Figure group

A painted earthenware figure group depicting a sailor and lass. She sits on a wall on a grassy mound wearing a pink overdress and floral petticoat, red shoes and a bonnet. The sailor kneels on the wall, handing her a full purse, a box marked 'DOLLARS' is placed beneath his foot. He has a blue jacket, red waistcoat, grey trousers and a black neckerchief, hat and his hair is worn in a pigtail. The group stands on a brown base inscribed 'Return'.

Object Details

ID: AAA6057
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Figure group
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: Early 19th century
People: Fawssett, A. C.
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Fawssett Collection
Measurements: Overall: 225 x 145 x 115 mm