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Minton [Stoke-on-Trent] (c. 1793-1873)

Prince Leopold (1853-84) as a Fisher Boy 1856-60

Biscuit porcelain | RCIN 19249

Tabledeckers' Room, Osborne House

Prince Leopold (1853-84) as a Fisher Boy

Minton [Stoke-on-Trent] (c. 1793-1873)

Prince Leopold (1853-84) as a Fisher Boy 1856-60

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Description

A biscuit porcelain standing figure of Prince Leopold as a boy in idealised manner with trousers rolled up and pulling in fishing net. Whole on oval base with shells and starfish simulating beach.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Minton [Stoke-on-Trent] (c. 1793-1873)
(porcelain manufacturer)

Search the collection Mary Thornycroft (1809-95)
(sculptor)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany (1853-84)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Biscuit porcelain

biscuit porcelain
Groupings
Category
Ceramics
Object type(s)
visual works
sculptures
statues
figures
Subject(s)
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Sports
Water sports
Fishing
Fishing tackle
Fishing tackle-Nets
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Biological sciences
Zoology
Animals
Shells (animal)
Fish
Echinoderms
Starfish
Places

Place of Production

Staffordshire [England]

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