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Figure group: C.63-1950

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 26 (Lower Marlay)

Maker(s)

Factory: Ludwigsburg Porcelain Factory

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Description

Porcelain group of two figures, a youth and a girl, on a square base. The girl stands playing a hurdy-gurdy, while the youth is seated with a scoop in his right hand, and left arm round the girl's waist. Between the two figures is a flail, and at the back of the girl are two cheeses.
The girl wears a white cap, white blouse with puce stripes, and a white apron with pale blue star like flowers. She is also wearing a puce skirt, and black shoes with gilt buckles. The youth wears a white hat with a purple rim, a white jacket edged with blue, brown breeches, and black shoes with gilt buckles.

Legal notes

Given by Mrs W. D. (Frances Louisa) Dickson

Measurements and weight

Height: 12.1 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Ludwigsburg ⪼ Germany

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1950-09) by Dickson, W. D. (Frances Louisa), Mrs

Dating

18th Century
1765 - 1770

Materials used in production

Enamels
Porcelain

Techniques used in production

Enamelling

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Crossed 'c's with a coronet above
  • Type: Factory mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.63-1950
Primary reference Number: 140340
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 12 October 2016 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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