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Woman with Hurdy-gurdy

Made at: Longton Hall Manufactory (England)
English
18th century
about 1750
Object Place: Europe, England

Medium/Technique Soft-paste porcelain
Dimensions 12.38 cm (4 7/8 in.)
Credit Line Jessie and Sigmund Katz Collection
Accession Number1988.990
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCeramicsPorcelain

DescriptionWhite. Seated on rock on domed base with applied flowers. Low crowned broad brimmed hat, tight bodice with flowers at elbows, fluted yoke, ankle length skirt, shoes with flowers, hurdy gurdy in lap, handle in right hand, left hand on strings. Unmarked.
ProvenanceBy 1972, Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz [see note 1]; 1988, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz. (Accession date: November 30, 1988)

NOTES:
[1] From December 27, 1972, on loan to the MFA from Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz.