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Portrait Medallion of George Washington (1732-99): MAR.C.22-1912

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Portrait Medallion of George Washington (1732-99)

Maker(s)

Factory: Wedgwood

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Description

Jasper, white with dark blue wash on both sides, and white relief. Oval with bust of George Washington in profile to left. On the reverse there are two small circular holes. The edge of the medallion recedes towards the back.

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator

Legal notes

C.B. Marlay Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 6.5 cm
Width: 5.2 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Etruria ⪼ Staffordshire ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley

Dating

18th Century, Late
George III
Circa 1789 - 1800

Note

Josiah Wedgwood I or Wedgwood & Byerley

Modelled after an etching by Joseph Wright, son of Patience Wright, the wax modeller, 1789.

School or Style

Neoclassical

People, subjects and objects depicted

Materials used in production

Jasper ware

Techniques used in production

Moulding : Jasper, white with dark blue wash on both sides, and moulded and applied white relief.

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: WEDGWOOD
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Mark

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: MAR.C.22-1912
Primary reference Number: 11406
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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