Works of Art Exhibited at Marlborough House, 1854: Two Pedestals by Wedgwood 1854
Albumen print | 13.3 x 18.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2800213
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Photograph of a pair of cylindrical jasperware pedestals on hexagonal plinths. Both pedestal have figures in relief of children at play, with the one on the right depicting a blind-man's-buff scene.
The jasperware objects were created by Josiah Wedgewood (1730-95). Jasperware was developed by Wedgewood and refers to a type of matte, unglazed stoneware.Provenance
Commissioned by Henry Cole. Later acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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Albumen print
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13.3 x 18.9 cm (image)
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'Two Pedestals by Wedgwood'