Figure

A well-modelled porcelain figure of a sailor, possibly represented dancing the hornpipe. He leans forward with the weight on his left leg, his left hand on his hip and his right hand to a very wide brimmed black hat. He wears very wide, white trousers and shirt, and a grey guernsey and black neckerchief. The figure is supported by a wooden staff.

Object Details

ID: AAA6093
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Figure
Display location: Display - Sea Things Gallery
Creator: Unknown
Date made: circa 1850
People: Fawssett, A. C.
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Fawssett Collection
Measurements: Overall: 215 x 115 x 90 mm
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