Figure group

An overglaze enamel painted earthenware figure group of a sailor and lass, with a background of moulded flowers and foliage. She sits on a wall on a green mound wearing a pink dress, flowered petticoat, green apron and yellow bonnet. The sailor stands beside her, holding her hand, his stick and bundle of possessions at his feet. He has a pigtail and wears a blue jacket and trousers, striped waistcoat, black neckerchief and hat.

Object Details

ID: AAA6058
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Figure group
Display location: Display - Nelson, Navy, Nation Gallery
Creator: Walton, John
Date made: 1800
Exhibition: Nelson, Navy, Nation
People: Fawssett, A. C.
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Fawssett Collection
Measurements: An overglaze enamel painted earthenware figure group of a sailor and lass