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Portrait Medallion of George Washington (1732-99)
Factory: Wedgwood
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.
History note: Unknown before testator
C.B. Marlay Bequest
Height: 6.5 cm
Width: 5.2 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley
18th Century, Late
George III
Circa
1789
-
1800
Josiah Wedgwood I or Wedgwood & Byerley
Modelled after an etching by Joseph Wright, son of Patience Wright, the wax modeller, 1789.
Moulding : Jasper, white with dark blue wash on both sides, and moulded and applied white relief.
Accession number: MAR.C.22-1912
Primary reference Number: 11406
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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