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The Broom Girl, Madame Vestris, 'Buy a Broom': C.141-1932

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Titles

The Broom Girl, Madame Vestris, 'Buy a Broom'

Maker(s)

Factory: Chamberlain's Worcester Porcelain Factory

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Description

Porcelain figure of the Broom Girl, slip-cast, glazed and painted in blue, flesh, red, brown and black enamels and gilt.

Porcelain figure of the Broom Girl, painted in blue, flesh, red, brown and black enamels and gilt. The standing figure is shown with her right arm raised, standing on a circular pedestal. The black-haired girl wears a white cap, a bright blue bodice, a white skirt with gilt floral patterns and black shoes; a brown rock at the back forms a support. The detachable, non-porcelain broom is missing. The base is washed in very pale pink and banded in gilt.

Notes

History note: Unknown before donor, Mrs W.D. (Frances Louisa) Dickson, Bournemouth

Legal notes

Given by Mrs W.D. Dickson

Measurements and weight

Height: 13.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1932) by Dickson, W. D. (Frances Louisa), Mrs

Dating

19th Century, second quarter
George IV
Circa 1827 - 1830

People, subjects and objects depicted

Components of the work

Decoration composed of enamels ( blue, flesh, red, brown and black) gold
Wholeq

Materials used in production

Glaze
Porcelain

Techniques used in production

Glazing (coating)

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Chamberlain's/Worcester
  • Location: Base
  • Method of creation: Painted in red enamel
  • Type: Mark

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.141-1932
Primary reference Number: 37688

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 30 April 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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