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1953

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Figure of Hannah More Figure

This is a figure. It was modeled by George Cocker and manufactured by Mintons and Minton Ceramics Manufactory and subject: Hannah More. It is dated 1830–1836 and we acquired it in 1953. Its medium is biscuit (parian). It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Henry duPont.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 17 x 12 x 9.5 cm (6 11/16 x 4 3/4 x 3 3/4 in.)

It has the following markings

Underside: [1] "GUARANTEED / JAS. A. LEWIS / & Son, Inc. / 57 EAST 57th STREET / NEW YORK / NY / GENUINE", printed on round gold label adhered to underside

It is signed

Unsigned

It is inscribed

Uninscribed

Cite this object as

Figure of Hannah More Figure; Manufactured by Mintons, Minton Ceramics Manufactory; Modeled by George Cocker (1794 – 1868); Subject: Hannah More; England; biscuit (parian); H x W x D: 17 x 12 x 9.5 cm (6 11/16 x 4 3/4 x 3 3/4 in.); 1953-12-1

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