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'.
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Object Details
ID: | AAA6057 |
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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 |