Figure

Flat-backed earthenware figure of a dancing sailor waving his straw hat. He has white trousers, a blue jacket, striped guernsey and a red belt. A painted anchor is moulded on to the white base which is extended to support the figure on his left. A small spring of painted flowers is moulded onto the base at his feet. The figure is a pair with lass AAA6065 and intended to stand on a mantlepiece or shelf.

Object Details

ID: AAA6064
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Figure
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: circa 1855
People: Fawssett, A. C.
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Fawssett Collection
Measurements: Overall: 190 x 85 x 50 mm
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