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Figure of a Cobbler

Made at: Chelsea Manufactory (England, active 1745–1784)
English
about 1755
Object Place: Europe, England

Medium/Technique Soft-paste porcelain with colored enamel decoration
Dimensions 15.88 cm (6 1/4 in.)
Credit Line Jessie and Sigmund Katz Collection
Accession Number1988.768
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCeramicsPorcelain

DescriptionSeated on a barrel on irregular base with applied flowers and scottered boots. Black hat with colored headband, white coat and shirt, brown breeches, pale loose stockings, black shoes. Brown leather apron with bib held by black cord. Mug in left hand.
Marks Red anchor painted on base
ProvenanceBy 1973, Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz [see note 1]; 1988, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz. (Accession date: November 30, 1988)

NOTES:
[1] From June 25, 1973, on loan to the MFA from Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz.